Paris in October
Wet, mild and manageable, with autumn colour in the Luxembourg gardens and one busy half-term week.
Is October a good time to visit Paris?
October is a middling month in Paris — crowds around 62/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in October
- Nuit Blanche (early October)
- Toussaint school holidays
Best days in October
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in October
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in October
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How October compares
Every month in Paris, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is October a good month to visit Paris?
October is a middling month in Paris — crowds around 62/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Paris in October?
Paris sits at roughly 62/100 in October on our crowd scale, which is 2 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in Paris in October?
Expect highs around 17°C and lows near 10°C in October, with about 10 wet days across the month.