AI-generatedChalon-sur-Saône at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,930 h
- Rain a year
- 1,008 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 179 m
Climate in Chalon-sur-Saône
Chalon-sur-Saône 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 1,930 hours of sunshine a year, Chalon-sur-Saône is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Chalon-sur-Saône
The best time to visit Chalon-sur-Saône 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 109 mm.
Chalon-sur-Saône through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Chalon-sur-Saône in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–21 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Chalon-sur-Saône in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Chalon-sur-Saône in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–23 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Chalon-sur-Saône in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–9 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 39 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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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°
07:5718:56
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 07:38–08:38 · evening 18:14–19:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:26–07:38 · evening 19:15–19:26
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 Chalon-sur-Saône 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 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Chalon-sur-Saône in October?
In October, Chalon-sur-Saône is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chalon-sur-Saône.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:57 – 18:56
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %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 %91 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %17 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %45 %
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 Chalon-sur-Saône
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 Chalon-sur-Saône: score 82 against 62. In July, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 82better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4.0 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 104 mm | 72 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Chalon-sur-Saône month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January7° · 2.1 h
In January, Chalon-sur-Saône is cold: daytime highs average 7 °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 14 rainy days and 84 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chalon-sur-Saône.
Chalon-sur-Saône in January20February9° · 3.4 h
In February, Chalon-sur-Saône is cold: daytime highs average 9 °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 70 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chalon-sur-Saône.
Chalon-sur-Saône in February48March14° · 5.1 h
In March, Chalon-sur-Saône is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Chalon-sur-Saône.
Chalon-sur-Saône in March71April17° · 6.3 h
In April, Chalon-sur-Saône 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 12 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Chalon-sur-Saône.
Chalon-sur-Saône in April73May21° · 6.9 h
In May, Chalon-sur-Saône is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Chalon-sur-Saône.
Chalon-sur-Saône in May81June25° · 8.1 h
In June, Chalon-sur-Saône is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Chalon-sur-Saône.
Chalon-sur-Saône in June82July28° · 8.7 h
In July, Chalon-sur-Saône is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Chalon-sur-Saône.
Chalon-sur-Saône in July81August27° · 8.0 h
In August, Chalon-sur-Saône is hot: 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 72 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Chalon-sur-Saône.
Chalon-sur-Saône in August80September23° · 6.5 h
In September, Chalon-sur-Saône 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 is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Chalon-sur-Saône.
Chalon-sur-Saône in September62October17° · 4.0 h
In October, Chalon-sur-Saône is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chalon-sur-Saône.
Chalon-sur-Saône in October23November11° · 2.4 h
In November, Chalon-sur-Saône is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chalon-sur-Saône.
Chalon-sur-Saône in November8December7° · 1.9 h
In December, Chalon-sur-Saône 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. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 96 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chalon-sur-Saône.
Chalon-sur-Saône 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 Chalon-sur-Saône
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° | 2.1 h | 14 | 84 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 9° | 1° | 3.4 h | 11 | 70 |
| MarchMar | 48 | 14° | 4° | 5.1 h | 12 | 72 |
| AprilApr | 71 | 17° | 7° | 6.3 h | 12 | 80 |
| MayMay | 73 | 21° | 10° | 6.9 h | 13 | 94 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 25° | 14° | 8.1 h | 11 | 77 |
| JulyJul | 82 | 28° | 16° | 8.7 h | 10 | 72 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 27° | 15° | 8.0 h | 10 | 72 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 23° | 12° | 6.5 h | 10 | 78 |
| OctoberOct | 62 | 17° | 9° | 4.0 h | 12 | 104 |
| NovemberNov | 23 | 11° | 4° | 2.4 h | 14 | 109 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 7° | 2° | 1.9 h | 14 | 96 |
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 Chalon-sur-Saône
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 Chalon-sur-Saône, 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 Chalon-sur-Saône: 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, Chalon-sur-Saône has about 12 rainy days with 104 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Chalon-sur-Saône
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 Chalon-sur-Saône
How breezy and how cloudy Chalon-sur-Saône 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 Chalon-sur-Saône typically peaks at 15 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 65 % of the sky over Chalon-sur-Saône: variable cloud, 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 Chalon-sur-Saône
How often the day gets hot in Chalon-sur-Saône (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, Chalon-sur-Saône 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
Snow in Chalon-sur-Saône
Snow is possible in Chalon-sur-Saône, 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 Chalon-sur-Saône.
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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Chalon-sur-Saône 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.
Chalon-sur-Saône has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 64
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 81
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 62
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 14 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
- 650 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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Chalon-sur-Saône vs Beaune
In October the holiday weather in Chalon-sur-Saône and Beaune is about equally good (score 62 vs 60). During the day it is about as warm in Beaune as in Chalon-sur-Saône.
| in October | Chalon-sur-Saône | Beaune |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 60 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Chalon-sur-Saône
When is the best time to visit Chalon-sur-Saône?
The best time to visit Chalon-sur-Saône 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 Chalon-sur-Saône?
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 Chalon-sur-Saône?
Rain is frequent from November to January; the wettest month is November with 109 mm. The driest month is February with 70 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Chalon-sur-Saône get?
Chalon-sur-Saône gets around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Chalon-sur-Saône in?
Chalon-sur-Saône is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Chalon-sur-Saône?
A nonstop flight from London to Chalon-sur-Saône takes about 1 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 650 km.
Which school holidays are best for Chalon-sur-Saône?
Chalon-sur-Saône has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 64, May half-term 75, summer holidays 81, October half-term 62, Christmas holidays 9.