October · Autumn · Oceanic — mild, damp, grey-skied, low temperature swings.
What to pack for Paris in October
Four soft seasons: cool damp winters, fresh springs, warm summers that can spike above 30 °C, and crisp, often lovely autumns.
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Climate at a glance · October
- Avg high
- 17°C · 62°F
- Avg low
- 11°C · 51°F
- Rain days
- 10
- Daylight
- 10h 45m
Pack for Paris in October
Anchored on Paris's October climate.
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Local quirks & hazards
- Cobblestones in the Marais and Montmartre are hard on thin heels.
- Summer heatwaves hit apartments and the Métro, which often lack air-conditioning.
- Montmartre's stairs and long museum days add up to big step counts.
Dress & culture in Paris
- Tailored neutrals read local — navy, black, camel, white.
- Covered shoulders are expected inside churches like Notre-Dame and Sacré-Cœur.
Leave at home
- Loud athleisure for dinners out.
- Brand-new shoes — break them in before you arrive.
Paris month by month
Average high / low and rainy days. Helpful for planning a trip outside this month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8°C · 46°F | 4°C · 38°F | 10 |
| Feb | 9°C · 48°F | 3°C · 38°F | 9 |
| Mar | 13°C · 55°F | 6°C · 42°F | 10 |
| Apr | 17°C · 62°F | 8°C · 47°F | 9 |
| May | 20°C · 68°F | 11°C · 52°F | 10 |
| Jun | 24°C · 74°F | 15°C · 58°F | 8 |
| Jul | 26°C · 78°F | 17°C · 62°F | 8 |
| Aug | 25°C · 78°F | 16°C · 61°F | 8 |
| Sep | 22°C · 71°F | 14°C · 56°F | 8 |
| Oct | 17°C · 62°F | 11°C · 51°F | 10 |
| Nov | 12°C · 53°F | 7°C · 45°F | 10 |
| Dec | 9°C · 48°F | 4°C · 40°F | 11 |