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When to go · Paris

Paris in October

Good month. Mild and colourful; the best month for walking.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Crowds
Low
France overall
Prices
Medium
France overall

Verdict

GoodVoykit month rating for Paris

Mild and colourful; the best month for walking.

Weather in October

  • Paris and the north, France · Paris, Lille, Champagne, Normandy inlandfine

    Grey, damp winters; late spring and September are the sweet spot. Paris heatwaves hit 35–40 °C in July–August and most flats and small hotels lack air conditioning.

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.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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