French Alps in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in the French Alps in october 2025
Below, check out the weather forecast for october for most popular cities in Rhône-Alpes. These forecasts are probabilities for october from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in october in Grenoble (Isère)
tolerable weather 21.8cm
Weather at 6am
49°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
17%
16%
14%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
21%
15%
10%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
18%
17%
15%
Weather at 3am
49°F
39%
19%
17%
17%
More information about the weather in Grenoble (Isère) in october
Where to go in the French Alps in october?
Where to go in the French Alps in october: destination map
Where to go in october based on the weather?
Haute-Savoie (Annecy (Haute-Savoie), Chamonix, La Clusaz...) | 50°F to 63°F | 3 à 7 days | very bad weather* |
Hautes-Alpes (Gap (Hautes-Alpes), Briançon, Les Orres...) | 52°F to 67°F | 4 à 7 days | very bad weather* |
Isère (Grenoble (Isère), Alpe d'Huez, Charmant Som...) | 50°F to 61°F | 5 à 6 days | tolerable weather* |
Savoie (Chambéry, Aix-les-Bains, Val Thorens...) | 45°F to 65°F | 4 à 7 days | very bad weather* |
Where should you go in the French Alps in october when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in the French Alps in october ranges from tolerable to very bad depending on the region and city.
Good news: It is not perfect, however, the weather in Rhône-Alpes that month should be pretty good in Ardèche, Annecy (Haute-Savoie), Aix-les-Bains, Bourg-en-Bresse (Ain), Lyon, Chambéry, Drôme and Montélimar. I allows to enjoy sightseeing in these locations. And even why not take a little time to enjoy the hotel pool!
If you do not go lazing in the sun, but, for example to discover the heritage, the cities of Annonay, Thonon-les-Bains, Savoy, Roanne, Saint-Etienne and Grenoble (Isère) have a OK but just acceptable weather for it in october. Eventually, we advise you to avoid you get because the climate is pretty bad.
Climate in the French Alps in october
Climate in Grenoble (Isère) in october
In the month of october, the mean temperature in Grenoble (Isère) is 54°F (maximum temperature is 61°F and minimum temperature is 47°F). The climate is rather cold in that locality in the month of october, but it is tolerable when dressing cosy. With 5.8in over 6 days, rain may occur throughout your journey. But this is rather moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a correct weather, october is okay (but not good month) for traveling in that area in Rhône-Alpes.
October | |||
Average temperature | 54°F | ||
Highest temperature | 61°F | ||
Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||
Rainfall | 5.8in | ||
Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (21%) | ||
Humidity | 86% | ||
Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
Cloud cover | 36% | ||
Length of day | 10:59 | ||
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Aix-les-Bains in october
In the month of october, the mean temperature in Aix-les-Bains is 56°F (maximum temperature is 65°F and minimum temperature is 45°F). The climate is relatively cool in this city in october, but it is bearable when dressing warm. With 4.4in over 6 days, rain may occur throughout your vacations. But this is rather moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a good climate, october is an advisable month to go in that area.
October | |||
Average temperature | 56°F | ||
Highest temperature | 65°F | ||
Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||
Rainfall | 4.4in | ||
Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (21%) | ||
Humidity | 87% | ||
Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
Cloud cover | 32% | ||
Length of day | 10:58 | ||
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Alpe d'Huez in october
In october, maximum temperature is 50°F and minimum temperature is 40°F (for an average temperature of 45°F). The climate is relatively cool in this city in the month of october, but it is endurable when dressing warm. With 5.7in over 6 days, rain may occur throughout your holidays. But this is rather moderate and it will not be continuous.
October | |||
Average temperature | 45°F | ||
Highest temperature | 50°F | ||
Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
Rainfall | 5.7in | ||
Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||
Humidity | 83% | ||
Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
Cloud cover | 35% | ||
Length of day | 10:59 | ||
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Annecy (Haute-Savoie) in october
In october, maximum temperature is 63°F and minimum temperature is 41°F (for an average temperature of 52°F). The climate is rather cold in that locality in october, but it is bearable when dressing hot. With 4.7in over 6 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your trip. But this is rather moderate and it will not be continuous.
With good weather conditions, october is a recommended month to go in that area in Rhône-Alpes.
October | |||
Average temperature | 52°F | ||
Highest temperature | 63°F | ||
Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||
Rainfall | 4.7in | ||
Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||
Humidity | 87% | ||
Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
Cloud cover | 32% | ||
Length of day | 10:58 | ||
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Chambéry in october
In october, the mean temperature in Chambéry is 56°F (maximum temperature is 65°F and minimum temperature is 45°F). The climate is relatively fresh around this city in october, but it is tolerable when dressing warm. With 4.4in over 6 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your vacations. But this is pretty moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
With good weather conditions, october is an advisable month to go in this locality.
October | |||
Average temperature | 56°F | ||
Highest temperature | 65°F | ||
Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||
Rainfall | 4.4in | ||
Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (21%) | ||
Humidity | 87% | ||
Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
Cloud cover | 32% | ||
Length of day | 10:58 | ||
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
All cities in the French Alps in october
Grenoble (Isère) in october | tolerable weather |
Aix-les-Bains in october | tolerable weather |
Alpe d'Huez in october | very bad weather |
Annecy (Haute-Savoie) in october | very bad weather |
Chambéry in october | tolerable weather |
Chamonix in october | very bad weather |
La Clusaz in october | very bad weather |
La Plagne in october | very bad weather |
Les Menuires in october | very bad weather |
Savoy in october | very bad weather |
Tignes in october | very bad weather |
Val Thorens in october | very bad weather |
Avoriaz in october | very bad weather |
Bonneval-sur-Arc in october | very bad weather |
Briançon in october | very bad weather |
Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in october | very bad weather |
Bourget Lake (Lac du Bourget) in october | tolerable weather |
Les Orres in october | very bad weather |
Thonon-les-Bains in october | tolerable weather |
Aiguille du Midi in october | very bad weather |
Aussois in october | very bad weather |
Weather data for French Alps in october:
Weather data for French Alps in october is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in the French Alps. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in the French Alps can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to the French Alps.