October in Paris averages highs of 17 °C (63 °F) and lows of 9 °C (49 °F), with about 9 rainy days and 10 h 41 min of daylight.
October weather in Paris at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is October a good time to visit Paris?
Mixed weather: cool and some rain. October is usually shoulder season in Paris: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in October 2026
No public holidays fall in October 2026 in France, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Paris in October
October's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Eiffel Tower and the Champ de Mars — go up at dusk outdoors
- Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur — views over the whole city outdoors
- Seine walk and Île de la Cité — Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle outdoors
- Le Marais — galleries, falafel and squares outdoors
- Louvre — book a timed slot indoors
- Musée d'Orsay — Impressionists in a railway station indoors
Where to stay: Le Marais or Saint-Germain for first-timers; Canal Saint-Martin and the 11th for better value.
What to pack for Paris in October
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 17 °C (63 °F), nights near 9 °C (49 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 9 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Paris costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €65–160 | €190–410 |
Excluding flights. October is usually shoulder season in Paris: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
October in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 16° / 9° | 9 | Mixed weather |
| Amsterdam | 15° / 9° | 11 | Tough month |
| Munich | 15° / 6° | 9 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is October a good time to visit Paris?
By the numbers, October is a mixed month: cool and some rain, with average highs of 17 °C (63 °F) and about 9 rainy days. October is usually shoulder season in Paris: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower. The best months for weather are May, June, July, August, September.
How warm is Paris in October?
Average highs are 17 °C (63 °F) and lows 9 °C (49 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Paris in October?
Expect about 9 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 72 mm in total. It is the 6th wettest month of the year in Paris.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.