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.



Where to go in the French Alps in october?

Where to go in the French Alps in october: destination map

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Where to go in october based on the weather?

Haute-Savoie
(Annecy (Haute-Savoie), Chamonix, La Clusaz...)
50°F to 63°F3 à 7 days
very bad weather*
Hautes-Alpes
(Gap (Hautes-Alpes), Briançon, Les Orres...)
52°F to 67°F4 à 7 days
very bad weather*
Isère
(Grenoble (Isère), Alpe d'Huez, Charmant Som...)
50°F to 61°F5 à 6 days
tolerable weather*
Savoie
(Chambéry, Aix-les-Bains, Val Thorens...)
45°F to 65°F4 à 7 days
very bad weather*
*over most of the region. Weather may vary locally.


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
more information about the climate in Grenoble (Isère) in october

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
more information about the climate in Aix-les-Bains in october

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
more information about the climate in Alpe d'Huez in october

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
more information about the climate in Annecy (Haute-Savoie) in october

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
more information about the climate in Chambéry in october


All cities in the French Alps in october

Grenoble (Isère) in octobertolerable weather
Aix-les-Bains in octobertolerable weather
Alpe d'Huez in octobervery bad weather
Annecy (Haute-Savoie) in octobervery bad weather
Chambéry in octobertolerable weather
Chamonix in octobervery bad weather
La Clusaz in octobervery bad weather
La Plagne in octobervery bad weather
Les Menuires in octobervery bad weather
Savoy in octobervery bad weather
Tignes in octobervery bad weather
Val Thorens in octobervery bad weather
Avoriaz in octobervery bad weather
Bonneval-sur-Arc in octobervery bad weather
Briançon in octobervery bad weather
Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in octobervery bad weather
Bourget Lake (Lac du Bourget) in octobertolerable weather
Les Orres in octobervery bad weather
Thonon-les-Bains in octobertolerable weather
Aiguille du Midi in octobervery bad weather
Aussois in octobervery bad weather
See full list of cities (54)


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.


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