What to ExpectFrance in September and October
September and October are simply divine months to visit France. The tourist season is winding down, but you still get most of the positive aspects of summertime like warm weather and extended hours at attractions.
The evenings, especially in the north, begin to have that cool, crisp touch to the air. There are numerous events, the highlight of which is the ferias, or bullfighting festivals, of the South of France. Anyone who loves Paris in the springtime would have to adore it as fall starts to tinge the tips of the French leaves.
Weather
The weather can range from hot summertime temperatures to characteristically cool fall nights. Mostly, the weather is pleasantly moderate. There are major variations in climate depending on where you are in France, but here are weather averages for some major cities:
Paris - Average high temperature is 21 degrees celsius/70 degrees farenheit, and the average low is 13 celcius, 55 farenheit. rainfall is 53 millimeters, or 2.1 inches.
Nice - Average high temperature is 24 degrees celsius/75 degrees farenheit, with the average low at 17 degrees celcius/62 degrees farenheit. Average precipitation is 66 millimeters, or 2.6 inches.
Bordeaux - Average high temperature is 23 degrees celsius, 73 degrees farenheit, and the average low is 12 celcius/53 farenheit. Average precipitation is 84 millimeters, or 3.3 inches.
Strasbourg - Average high temperature is 21 degrees celsius, or 69 degrees farenheit, and the average low is 11 celcius/51 farenheit. Average precipitation is 61 millimeters, or 2.4 inches.
Why Travel in September and October
The Rugby World Cup;
Enjoy the quiet as most European (and American) tourists return to work and school;
The weather is usually warm and mild; and
All museums & attractions are open, usually still with extended summertime hours.
However, you may encounter some cool weather, or even downright chilly temperatures as the weather at this time of year is less predictable.
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