October weather forecastAvignon, France

October

Weather in October

October fully embraces the fall, stepping away from the warmth of September. The temperatures comfortably sit in the range of 11.1°C (52°F) to 20.1°C (68.2°F), more bearable after the scorching summer. However, October raises an alert with the highest rainfall of 54mm (2.13") in the year. As the city gets slightly less sunlight, carrying a light jacket would prove useful against the occasional brisk wind. Pressure trends suggest stable atmospheric conditions, fostering a less turbulent climate.

Temperature

The onset of October in Avignon entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a moderately hot 25.5°C (77.9°F) in September to an agreeable 20.1°C (68.2°F). The average temperature in Avignon drops to a fresh 11.1°C (52°F) during the night in the month of October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Avignon is 71%.

Rainfall

In Avignon, during October, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Avignon, France, there are 94.7 rainfall days, and 353mm (13.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Avignon, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

In Avignon, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:39 and sunset at 19:21 CEST. On the last day of October, in Avignon, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 17:32 CET.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from CET to CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Avignon is 7.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

In Avignon, 20.1°C (68.2°F) is the average high-temperature and 11.1°C (52°F) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 34°C (93.2°F).

The average relative humidity in October in Avignon, France, is 71%.

In Avignon, France, during October, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation.

In Avignon, France, snow does not fall in March through December.

In Avignon, the average day length in October is 11h and 0min.

On the first day of October in Avignon, sunrise is at 07:39 and sunset at 19:21 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 17:32 CET.

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Avignon, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00.

In Avignon, France, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.5h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Avignon, France, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Avignon, France

  • Average high temperature in October: 20.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (31.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 11.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (18.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.8°C).

Average pressure in October
Avignon, France

  • Average pressure in October: 1017mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.8mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Avignon, France

  • Average wind speed in October: 13.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in October
Avignon, France

  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (55%).

Average rainfall in October
Avignon, France

  • Average rainfall in October: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (13mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Avignon, France

  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Avignon, France

  • Average snowfall in October: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Avignon, France

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Avignon, France

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Avignon, France

  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (16.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Avignon, France

  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Avignon, France

  • Average cloud cover in October: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in October
Avignon, France

  • Average visibility in October: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, October, November and December (9km).