AI-generatedBourg-en-Bresse at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,990 h
- Rain a year
- 1,053 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 231 m
Climate in Bourg-en-Bresse
Bourg-en-Bresse has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,990 hours of sunshine a year, Bourg-en-Bresse is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bourg-en-Bresse
The best time to visit Bourg-en-Bresse 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 121 mm.
Bourg-en-Bresse through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bourg-en-Bresse in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–21 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Bourg-en-Bresse in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Bourg-en-Bresse in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–23 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Bourg-en-Bresse in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–9 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 38 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
Snow
Jan
Snow on 2 or more 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 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
07:5418:55
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 07:36–08:35 · evening 18:14–19:14
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:24–07:36 · evening 19:14–19:25
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 Bourg-en-Bresse compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Bourg-en-Bresse in October?
In October, Bourg-en-Bresse is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bourg-en-Bresse.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 1 min07:54 – 18:55
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 62 %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 %90 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %50 %
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
Compare two months in Bourg-en-Bresse
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 Bourg-en-Bresse: score 86 against 64. In July, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 86better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 102 mm | 65 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bourg-en-Bresse month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January7° · 2.4 h
In January, Bourg-en-Bresse is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 102 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bourg-en-Bresse.
Bourg-en-Bresse in January21February9° · 3.7 h
In February, Bourg-en-Bresse is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 82 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bourg-en-Bresse.
Bourg-en-Bresse in February50March13° · 5.4 h
In March, Bourg-en-Bresse is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Bourg-en-Bresse.
Bourg-en-Bresse in March72April17° · 6.3 h
In April, Bourg-en-Bresse is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Bourg-en-Bresse.
Bourg-en-Bresse in April75May21° · 7.0 h
In May, Bourg-en-Bresse is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Bourg-en-Bresse.
Bourg-en-Bresse in May85June25° · 8.2 h
In June, Bourg-en-Bresse is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Bourg-en-Bresse.
Bourg-en-Bresse in June86July28° · 8.9 h
In July, Bourg-en-Bresse is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Bourg-en-Bresse.
Bourg-en-Bresse in July86August27° · 8.2 h
In August, Bourg-en-Bresse is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 63 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Bourg-en-Bresse.
Bourg-en-Bresse in August81September23° · 6.5 h
In September, Bourg-en-Bresse is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 77 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Bourg-en-Bresse.
Bourg-en-Bresse in September64October17° · 4.1 h
In October, Bourg-en-Bresse is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bourg-en-Bresse.
Bourg-en-Bresse in October24November11° · 2.5 h
In November, Bourg-en-Bresse is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bourg-en-Bresse.
Bourg-en-Bresse in November9December7° · 2.1 h
In December, Bourg-en-Bresse is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 112 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bourg-en-Bresse.
Bourg-en-Bresse in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bourg-en-Bresse
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 (16°). 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 | 10 | 7° | 1° | 2.4 h | 13 | 102 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 9° | 1° | 3.7 h | 11 | 82 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 13° | 4° | 5.4 h | 11 | 80 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 17° | 7° | 6.3 h | 11 | 85 |
| MayMay | 75 | 21° | 11° | 7.0 h | 12 | 93 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 25° | 14° | 8.2 h | 10 | 71 |
| JulyJul | 86 | 28° | 16° | 8.9 h | 8 | 65 |
| AugustAug | 86 | 27° | 16° | 8.2 h | 9 | 63 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 23° | 12° | 6.5 h | 9 | 77 |
| OctoberOct | 64 | 17° | 9° | 4.1 h | 11 | 102 |
| NovemberNov | 24 | 11° | 5° | 2.5 h | 14 | 121 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 7° | 2° | 2.1 h | 14 | 112 |
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
46.21° N, 5.23° E · 231 m · Europe/Paris
Sunshine hours in Bourg-en-Bresse
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 11.0 hours of daylight in Bourg-en-Bresse, 37 % 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 in Bourg-en-Bresse: 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, Bourg-en-Bresse has about 11 rainy days with 102 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Bourg-en-Bresse
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 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 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 and clouds in Bourg-en-Bresse
How breezy and how cloudy Bourg-en-Bresse 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 Bourg-en-Bresse typically peaks at 16 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 62 % of the sky over Bourg-en-Bresse: variable cloud, 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 Bourg-en-Bresse
How often the day gets hot in Bourg-en-Bresse (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, Bourg-en-Bresse 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
Snow in Bourg-en-Bresse
Snow is possible in Bourg-en-Bresse, 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 Bourg-en-Bresse.
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.
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Bourg-en-Bresse 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.
Bourg-en-Bresse has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 65
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 86
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 64
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 20 min
- Distance
- 720 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.
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Bourg-en-Bresse vs Mâcon
In October the holiday weather in Bourg-en-Bresse and Mâcon is about equally good (score 64 vs 62). During the day it is about as warm in Mâcon as in Bourg-en-Bresse.
| in October | Bourg-en-Bresse | Mâcon |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 62 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 12 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Bourg-en-Bresse
When is the best time to visit Bourg-en-Bresse?
The best time to visit Bourg-en-Bresse 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 Bourg-en-Bresse?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Bourg-en-Bresse?
Rain is frequent from November to January; the wettest month is November with 121 mm. The driest month is August with 63 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bourg-en-Bresse get?
Bourg-en-Bresse gets around 1,990 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.9 hours a day; in December there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Bourg-en-Bresse in?
Bourg-en-Bresse is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bourg-en-Bresse?
A nonstop flight from London to Bourg-en-Bresse takes about 1 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 720 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bourg-en-Bresse?
Bourg-en-Bresse has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 65, May half-term 77, summer holidays 86, October half-term 64, Christmas holidays 10.