This post is an overview of the weather in Paris during October, including temperatures and rain forecasts, as well as things to do.
HOW WARM OR COLD IS PARIS IN OCTOBER?
The weather in Paris in October starts out partly sunny and mild but temperatures fall steadily during this month and will tend to be a bit chilly with mostly cloudy conditions by the month's end.
Afternoon temperatures early in October tend to be around 18-19C (in the mid-60s F) falling to around 12-13C (into the mid-50s) by month's end. Some days, early in the month, can see afternoon high temperatures reaching 23-24C (into the mid-70s F). Early morning low temperatures, on the other hand, tend to be near about 10C (50 F) early in the month falling to 6-7C (into the low to mid-40s F) near the end of this month. On one or two of the colder mornings, you could see temperatures down at 1-2C (into the mid-30s F).
HOW MUCH SUN AND RAIN?
On average, about half the days this month will be either clear or partly sunny while the other half tend to be mostly cloudy.
More often than not, the sunniest days occur early in the month and the cloudier days occur during the latter half. Rain falls on about 16-17 days this month, however, snow is rare but has been reported in the past once every few years.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
It is always a good idea to pack at least 2 pairs of comfortable walking shoes and given the tendency for wet weather, an umbrella and/or raincoat are a must. In addition, a light sweater and a light to medium weight coast will be a welcomed addition for those chiller days and colder nights.
THINGS TO DO IN OCTOBER
This section lists our best suggestions on what to do in October in Paris. For more detail on these free things to do, family-friendly activities, and evening entertainment and events, read our full post for Paris activities this month.
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- Attend a concert or sporting event.
- Take a spooky ghost tour.
- See a show at the Moulin Rouge.
- Walk through Montmartre.
- Celebrate White Night (Nuit Blanche).
- Attend the Festival d'Automne.
Make sure you read our entire Things to Do in Paris in October post.
Fred Pickhardt
Ocean Weather Services
