AI-generatedAuxerre at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,830 h
- Rain a year
- 785 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 120 m
Climate in Auxerre
Auxerre has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year, Auxerre is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
08:0319:00
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 07:44–08:45 · evening 18:18–19:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:32–07:44 · evening 19:19–19:31
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.
What is the weather like in Auxerre in October?
In October, Auxerre is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Auxerre.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 57 min08:03 – 19:00
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 68 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %87 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %46 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Auxerre
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 4.1 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Auxerre, 38 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Auxerre
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 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 65 min
- Light brown skin
- about 90 min
- Olive skin
- about 120 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Auxerre: 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, Auxerre has about 12 rainy days with 74 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Auxerre
How breezy and how cloudy Auxerre 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 Auxerre typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 68 % of the sky over Auxerre: mostly cloudy, with about 4.1 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 and humidity in Auxerre
How often the day gets hot in Auxerre (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, Auxerre has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Auxerre
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 9°. 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 | 12 | 7° | 1° | 2.0 h | 13 | 68 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 8° | 1° | 3.1 h | 11 | 57 |
| MarchMar | 38 | 12° | 3° | 4.8 h | 12 | 61 |
| AprilApr | 62 | 15° | 6° | 6.2 h | 11 | 62 |
| MayMay | 75 | 19° | 10° | 6.8 h | 12 | 77 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 23° | 14° | 7.5 h | 10 | 59 |
| JulyJul | 84 | 25° | 15° | 7.8 h | 10 | 59 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 25° | 15° | 7.4 h | 10 | 58 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 21° | 12° | 6.1 h | 9 | 59 |
| OctoberOct | 61 | 17° | 9° | 4.1 h | 12 | 74 |
| NovemberNov | 24 | 11° | 5° | 2.4 h | 13 | 73 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 7° | 2° | 1.9 h | 14 | 78 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
47.80° N, 3.57° E · 120 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Auxerre
The best time to visit Auxerre is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from June to October. Rain is most frequent in March and in May and from November to January; the wettest month is December with 78 mm.
Auxerre through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Auxerre in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 12–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Auxerre in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–25 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Auxerre in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–21 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Auxerre in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–8 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Auxerre for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Auxerre
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July has the better holiday weather in Auxerre: score 84 against 61. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 61 | 84better |
| Day high | 17° | 25° |
| Night low | 9° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 74 mm | 59 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
Mar, May, Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Auxerre month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January7° · 2 h
In January, Auxerre is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Auxerre.
Auxerre in January16February8° · 3 h
In February, Auxerre is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Auxerre.
Auxerre in February38March12° · 5 h
In March, Auxerre is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Auxerre.
Auxerre in March62April15° · 6 h
In April, Auxerre is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Auxerre.
Auxerre in April75May19° · 7 h
In May, Auxerre is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Auxerre.
Auxerre in May82June23° · 8 h
In June, Auxerre is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Auxerre.
Auxerre in June84July25° · 8 h
In July, Auxerre is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Auxerre.
Auxerre in July82August25° · 7 h
In August, Auxerre is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Auxerre.
Auxerre in August79September21° · 6 h
In September, Auxerre is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Auxerre.
Auxerre in September61October17° · 4 h
In October, Auxerre is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Auxerre.
Auxerre in October24November11° · 2 h
In November, Auxerre is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Auxerre.
Auxerre in November10December7° · 2 h
In December, Auxerre is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Auxerre.
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Auxerre vs. Troyes
In October the holiday weather in Auxerre and Troyes is about equally good (score 61 vs. 60). During the day it is about as warm in Troyes as in Auxerre.
| in October | Auxerre | Troyes |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 61 | 60 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Auxerre ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to Auxerre
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Auxerre 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.
Auxerre has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 55
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 83
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 61
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 11
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 5 min
- Distance
- 500 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.
Frequently asked questions about Auxerre
When is the best time to visit Auxerre?
The best time to visit Auxerre is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Auxerre?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Auxerre?
Rain is most frequent in March and in May and from November to January; the wettest month is December with 78 mm. The driest month is February with 57 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Auxerre get?
Auxerre gets around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Auxerre in?
Auxerre uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Auxerre?
A nonstop flight from London to Auxerre takes about 1 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 500 km.
Which school holidays are best for Auxerre?
Auxerre has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 55, May half-term 76, Summer holidays 83, October half-term 61, Christmas holidays 11.
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