AI-generatedFontainebleau at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,790 h
- Rain a year
- 703 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 84 m
Climate in Fontainebleau
Fontainebleau 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 1,790 hours of sunshine a year, Fontainebleau is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.5 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 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
08:0719:02
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 07:48–08:50 · evening 18:20–19:22
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:36–07:48 · evening 19:22–19:34
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 Fontainebleau in October?
In October, Fontainebleau is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Fontainebleau.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 55 min08:07 – 19:02
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear 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 %94 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %49 %
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
Sunshine hours in Fontainebleau
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 3.8 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Fontainebleau, 35 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 22 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Fontainebleau
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 55 min
- Fair skin
- about 70 min
- Light brown skin
- about 95 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
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 Fontainebleau: 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, Fontainebleau has about 11 rainy days with 70 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Fontainebleau
How breezy and how cloudy Fontainebleau 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 Fontainebleau 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 Fontainebleau: mostly cloudy, with about 3.8 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 Fontainebleau
How often the day gets hot in Fontainebleau (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, Fontainebleau 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 Fontainebleau
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 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), 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 | 14 | 7° | 2° | 1.9 h | 12 | 59 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | 8° | 2° | 2.9 h | 10 | 52 |
| MarchMar | 41 | 12° | 4° | 4.6 h | 11 | 54 |
| AprilApr | 68 | 15° | 6° | 6.3 h | 10 | 50 |
| MayMay | 78 | 19° | 10° | 7.0 h | 11 | 64 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 23° | 14° | 7.5 h | 10 | 56 |
| JulyJul | 84 | 24° | 15° | 7.5 h | 9 | 55 |
| AugustAug | 84 | 25° | 15° | 7.3 h | 9 | 56 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 21° | 12° | 6.0 h | 8 | 49 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 17° | 10° | 3.8 h | 11 | 70 |
| NovemberNov | 28 | 11° | 5° | 2.3 h | 12 | 64 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 8° | 3° | 1.7 h | 13 | 74 |
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
48.41° N, 2.70° E · 84 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Fontainebleau
The best time to visit Fontainebleau is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. Rain is most frequent from November to December; the wettest month is December with 74 mm.
Fontainebleau through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Fontainebleau in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Fontainebleau in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–25 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Fontainebleau in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–21 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Fontainebleau in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–8 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Fontainebleau for you.
Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Fontainebleau
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 Fontainebleau: score 84 against 65. In July, days are 7 °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 | 65 | 84better |
| Day high | 17° | 24° |
| Night low | 10° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 70 mm | 55 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 – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Dec
12 or more rainy days
Fontainebleau month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January7° · 2 h
In January, Fontainebleau 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 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fontainebleau.
Fontainebleau in January19February8° · 3 h
In February, Fontainebleau is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fontainebleau.
Fontainebleau in February41March12° · 5 h
In March, Fontainebleau is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Fontainebleau.
Fontainebleau in March68April15° · 6 h
In April, Fontainebleau 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 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Fontainebleau.
Fontainebleau in April78May19° · 7 h
In May, Fontainebleau 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 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Fontainebleau.
Fontainebleau in May82June23° · 8 h
In June, Fontainebleau 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 56 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Fontainebleau.
Fontainebleau in June84July24° · 8 h
In July, Fontainebleau is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Fontainebleau.
Fontainebleau in July84August25° · 7 h
In August, Fontainebleau 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 9 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Fontainebleau.
Fontainebleau in August81September21° · 6 h
In September, Fontainebleau is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Fontainebleau.
Fontainebleau in September65October17° · 4 h
In October, Fontainebleau is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Fontainebleau.
Fontainebleau in October28November11° · 2 h
In November, Fontainebleau 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 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fontainebleau.
Fontainebleau in November11December8° · 2 h
In December, Fontainebleau is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fontainebleau.
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Fontainebleau vs. Paris
In October the holiday weather in Fontainebleau and Paris is about equally good (score 65 vs. 68). During the day it is about as warm in Paris as in Fontainebleau.
| in October | Fontainebleau | Paris |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 65 | 68 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Fontainebleau ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 5Angers17°65
- 6Orléans17°62
- 7Auxerre17°61
- 8Troyes17°60
Planning a trip to Fontainebleau
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Fontainebleau 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.
Fontainebleau has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13).
- 60
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 79
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 65
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 13
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 410 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 Fontainebleau
When is the best time to visit Fontainebleau?
The best time to visit Fontainebleau 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 Fontainebleau?
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 Fontainebleau?
Rain is most frequent from November to December; the wettest month is December with 74 mm. The driest month is September with 49 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Fontainebleau get?
Fontainebleau gets around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.5 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Fontainebleau in?
Fontainebleau uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Fontainebleau?
Fontainebleau has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 60, May half-term 79, Summer holidays 84, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 13.
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