Month guide · Paris · France
Paris in October
What October is really like in Paris: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Benh LIEU SONG, Public domain
.jpg){kind=link}
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Paris. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Autumn colour in the parks and fewer crowds; a good month for museums and food.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Paris: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with September (21°C (70°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 11°C (52°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 08:11
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 19:01
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
Autumn (September–November). Settled September weather, cultural events and autumn colour; it turns damp and grey by November, when prices fall.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
- Nuit Blanche — all-night contemporary art event (usually early October)
- Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre — grape harvest festival (usually mid-October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Garden · 1st arrondissement
Tuileries Garden
The formal garden between the Louvre and Place de la Concorde is the natural walking route between the big museums.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
Museum · 7th arrondissement
Musée Rodin
Combine it with Les Invalides next door and Rue Cler for lunch.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · 20th arrondissement
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Paris's largest cemetery is a hilly, tree-shaded city of tombs where Chopin, Oscar Wilde, Édith Piaf, Molière and Jim Morrison are buried.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Architecture · Latin Quarter
Panthéon
Visit the crypt first, then the colonnade if it is open during your visit.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 16°C, lows near 10°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Paris?
One of the best months to visit Paris, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are April–June and September. Compare every month.
Paris in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Paris?
It is one of the best months to visit Paris. Autumn colour in the parks and fewer crowds; a good month for museums and food.
+How warm is Paris in October?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Paris in October?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.