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When to go · Lorient

Lorient in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (festival in August, warm beach weather)). Across France: Autumn colour in Burgundy and Alsace; still mild in Provence. Autumn school holidays late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
16°C (61°F) / 10°C (50°F)
average high / low
Rain days
10
Crowds
Low
France overall
Prices
Medium
France overall

Verdict

GoodFrance month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (festival in August, warm beach weather)). Across France: Autumn colour in Burgundy and Alsace; still mild in Provence. Autumn school holidays late in the month.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • LorientHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 10 °C (50 °F), rain on about 10 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · France overall
Low
Prices · France overall
Medium

France overall: Autumn colour in Burgundy and Alsace; still mild in Provence. Autumn school holidays late in the month.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 16 °C (61 °F)

    Jun: 21 °C (70 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 10 °C (50 °F)

    Jun: 13 °C (55 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 10

    Jun: 7 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jun: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jun: 0

October: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (festival in August, warm beach weather)). Across France: Autumn colour in Burgundy and Alsace; still mild in Provence. Autumn school holidays late in the month.

June: Inside Lorient's best window: Jun–Sep (festival in August, warm beach weather).

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

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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