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France in October

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Daytime high

17°C

63°F

Overnight low

9°C

48°F

Rainfall

60 mm

moderate

Crowd levels

medium

manageable

Prices

medium

shoulder

What to expect in France in October

October brings mild weather to France, with daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and overnight lows near 9°C (48°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 60 mm of rainfall on average.

Crowds are manageable in October — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs July–August, for context.

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