AI-generatedAutun at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,900 h
- Rain a year
- 859 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 325 m
Climate in Autun
Autun has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,900 hours of sunshine a year, Autun is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Autun
The best time to visit Autun is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from June to October. Rain is frequent from November to January; the wettest month is November with 94 mm.
Autun through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Autun in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–20 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Autun in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Autun in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–22 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Autun in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–8 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Jun – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:5918:58
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:40–08:40 · evening 18:16–19:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:28–07:40 · evening 19:17–19:28
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Autun compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 19° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Autun in October?
In October, Autun is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Autun.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:59 – 18:58
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %93 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %17 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %50 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Autun
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Autun: score 86 against 65. In July, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 86better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4.0 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 85 mm | 57 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Autun month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January6° · 2.1 h
In January, Autun is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Autun.
Autun in January17February8° · 3.4 h
In February, Autun is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Autun.
Autun in February46March13° · 5.1 h
In March, Autun is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Autun.
Autun in March71April16° · 6.3 h
In April, Autun is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Autun.
Autun in April74May20° · 6.8 h
In May, Autun is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Autun.
Autun in May81June24° · 7.8 h
In June, Autun is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Autun.
Autun in June86July27° · 8.3 h
In July, Autun is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Autun.
Autun in July85August27° · 8.0 h
In August, Autun is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Autun.
Autun in August81September22° · 6.4 h
In September, Autun is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Autun.
Autun in September65October16° · 4.0 h
In October, Autun is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Autun.
Autun in October22November10° · 2.3 h
In November, Autun is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Autun.
Autun in November11December7° · 1.9 h
In December, Autun is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 87 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Autun.
Autun in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Autun
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13 | 6° | 1° | 2.1 h | 12 | 77 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 8° | 1° | 3.4 h | 11 | 62 |
| MarchMar | 46 | 13° | 3° | 5.1 h | 11 | 67 |
| AprilApr | 71 | 16° | 6° | 6.3 h | 11 | 69 |
| MayMay | 74 | 20° | 10° | 6.8 h | 13 | 81 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 24° | 13° | 7.8 h | 11 | 63 |
| JulyJul | 86 | 27° | 15° | 8.3 h | 10 | 57 |
| AugustAug | 85 | 27° | 15° | 8.0 h | 10 | 54 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 22° | 12° | 6.4 h | 9 | 63 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 16° | 8° | 4.0 h | 11 | 85 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 10° | 4° | 2.3 h | 13 | 94 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 7° | 2° | 1.9 h | 13 | 87 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Autun
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.0 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Autun, 36 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Autun: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Autun has about 11 rainy days with 85 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Autun
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 85 min
- Olive skin
- about 110 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Autun
How breezy and how cloudy Autun is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Autun typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Autun: mostly cloudy, with about 4.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Autun
How often the day gets hot in Autun (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Autun has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Autun
Snow is possible in Autun, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Autun.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Autun
Weather for your travel dates
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Autun in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Autun has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).
- 63
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 85
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 65
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 12
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 15 min
- Distance
- 610 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: France
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- French
- Sockets
- Type C, E · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +33
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Autun vs Beaune
In October the holiday weather in Autun and Beaune is about equally good (score 65 vs 66). During the day Beaune is 1 °C warmer than Autun.
| in October | Autun | Beaune |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 66 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 12 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
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France in October: the best places
In October, Autun ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 8AutunThis page16°65
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Frequently asked questions about Autun
When is the best time to visit Autun?
The best time to visit Autun is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Autun?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Autun?
Rain is frequent from November to January; the wettest month is November with 94 mm. The driest month is August with 54 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Autun get?
Autun gets around 1,900 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Autun in?
Autun is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Autun?
A nonstop flight from London to Autun takes about 1 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 610 km.
Which school holidays are best for Autun?
Autun has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 63, May half-term 75, summer holidays 85, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 12.