October weather forecastMontpellier, France

October

Weather in October

Moving deeper into fall, October brings a considerable fall in temperatures with notedly lower highs. Rainfall becomes more prominent in October with a near doubling of the amount compared to September, making this month the wettest. The reduction in daylight hours along with higher cloud cover transforms the environment into a classic autumn setting. While Montpellier gets more windy, the weather remains generally pleasant with occasional chilly breezes.

Temperature

With the onset of October, Montpellier's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from a warm 23.7°C (74.7°F) in September to a comfortable 19.7°C (67.5°F). Montpellier, in October, witnesses an average low-temperature of 14.5°C (58.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 71%.

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9.9 days and accumulates 80mm (3.15") of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall in Montpellier, France.

Daylight

In Montpellier, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of October in Montpellier, sunrise is at 07:42 and sunset at 19:25 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 17:36 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

In October, the average sunshine is 7.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in October, in Montpellier, is 19.7°C (67.5°F) and the average low-temperature is 14.5°C (58.1°F). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 28°C (82.4°F).

In October, the average relative humidity is 71%.

The month with the most rainfall in Montpellier, France, is October, when the rain falls for 9.9 days and typically aggregates up to 80mm (3.15") of precipitation.

In Montpellier, France, in October, during 9.9 rainfall days, 80mm (3.15") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Montpellier, France, snow does not fall in February through December.

In Montpellier, the average day length in October is 11h and 1min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:42 and sunset at 19:25 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 17:36 CET.

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

In Montpellier, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.1h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Montpellier, France

  • Average high temperature in October: 19.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 14.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (6.2°C).

Average pressure in October
Montpellier, France

  • Average pressure in October: 1017mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.9mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Montpellier, France

  • Average wind speed in October: 16.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.7km/h).

Average humidity in October
Montpellier, France

  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (64%).

Average rainfall in October
Montpellier, France

  • Average rainfall in October: 80mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (80mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (18mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Montpellier, France

  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Montpellier, France

  • Average snowfall in October: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Montpellier, France

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Montpellier, 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 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Montpellier, France

  • Average sunshine days in October: 19 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (14.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Montpellier, France

  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in October
Montpellier, France

  • Average cloud cover in October: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in October
Montpellier, France

  • Average visibility in October: 10km

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