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When to go · Val Thorens

Val Thorens in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (skiing), Jun–Sep (hiking and biking)). Across France: Autumn colour in Burgundy and Alsace; still mild in Provence. Autumn school holidays late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
12°C (54°F) / 2°C (36°F)
average high / low
Rain days
10
Crowds
Low
France overall
Prices
Medium
France overall

Verdict

GoodFrance month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (skiing), Jun–Sep (hiking and biking)). 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
  • Val ThorensHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °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 Val Thorens, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 12 °C (54 °F)

    Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 2 °C (36 °F)

    Jan: -8 °C (18 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 10

    Jan: 10

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Low

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: Low

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (skiing), Jun–Sep (hiking and biking)). Across France: Autumn colour in Burgundy and Alsace; still mild in Provence. Autumn school holidays late in the month.

January: Inside Val Thorens's best window: Dec–Apr (skiing), Jun–Sep (hiking and biking).

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

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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