Paris · October
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 63°F, low 49°F. Humidity averages 80% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 15 rain days — plan around the radar. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
63° / 49°F
Humidity
80%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
12 mph
What October feels like in Paris
Sunrise
08:13
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:60
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Paris in October
The kit for October in Paris: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
October vs the surrounding months
vs September
-9° avg high
+4 rain days
Paris in September →
October
63°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: morning
vs November
+10° avg high
-1 rain days
Paris in November →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Paris in October?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Paris in October?+
Average high 63°F, average low 49°F.
How does October compare to surrounding months in Paris?+
Compared to September (avg high 72°F), October is cooler. Compared to November (avg high 53°F), October is warmer.
Does it rain often in Paris in October?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in October, on average.