When to go · French Gulch

French Gulch in October

Great month. Inside French Gulch's best window: Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors).

Key facts

Verdict: Great
Temperature: 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) / 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Medium; United States overall
Prices: Medium; United States overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for French Gulch

Inside French Gulch's best window: Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors).

No other month rates higher than October for French Gulch in this guide.

Long-term averages

French GulchHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 68 °F (20 °C), lows around 43 °F (6 °C), rain on about 7 days

United States overall: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in French Gulch, side by side.

First month

Second month

October: Inside French Gulch's best window: Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors).

September: Inside French Gulch's best window: Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors).

French Gulch: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.