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France in October
Second half sees school holidays and increasing rainfall; days shorten quickly.
What to expect in France in October
October brings mild weather to France, with daytime highs around 16°C (61°F) and overnight lows near 9°C (48°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 60 mm of rainfall on average. Second half sees school holidays and increasing rainfall; days shorten quickly..
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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