AI-generatedGrasse at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,720 h
- Rain a year
- 826 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 308 m
Climate in Grasse
Grasse has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year, Grasse is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
07:4518:51
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 07:27–08:24 · evening 18:12–19:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:16–07:27 · evening 19:09–19:20
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 Grasse in October?
In October, Grasse is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 114 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Grasse.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min07:45 – 18:51
- 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
- 52 %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 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %65 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Grasse
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 6.0 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Grasse, 54 % 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 Grasse
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 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 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 Grasse: 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, Grasse has about 9 rainy days with 114 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Grasse
How breezy and how cloudy Grasse 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 Grasse typically peaks at 15 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 52 % of the sky over Grasse: variable cloud, with about 6.0 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 and humidity in Grasse
How often the day gets hot in Grasse (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, Grasse has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °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 Grasse
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°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (2°), the warmest in August (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 26 days a year, mostly in August.
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 | 40 | 10° | 2° | 5.0 h | 7 | 68 |
| FebruaryFeb | 48 | 11° | 2° | 5.8 h | 7 | 56 |
| MarchMar | 63 | 14° | 4° | 6.9 h | 8 | 67 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 16° | 7° | 7.5 h | 10 | 72 |
| MayMay | 85 | 20° | 11° | 8.6 h | 10 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 91 | 25° | 15° | 10.2 h | 8 | 48 |
| JulyJul | 94 | 27° | 18° | 11.1 h | 6 | 27 |
| AugustAug | 92 | 27° | 18° | 10.3 h | 7 | 35 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 23° | 15° | 8.2 h | 8 | 67 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 19° | 11° | 6.0 h | 9 | 114 |
| NovemberNov | 52 | 14° | 6° | 4.9 h | 10 | 123 |
| DecemberDec | 41 | 11° | 3° | 4.6 h | 8 | 85 |
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
43.66° N, 6.93° E · 308 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Grasse
The best time to visit Grasse is from May to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. The wettest month is November with 123 mm of precipitation.
Grasse through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Grasse in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–20 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Grasse in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–27 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Grasse in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–23 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Grasse in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 10–11 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Grasse for you.
Your best months: June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Grasse
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 Grasse: score 94 against 80. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 80 | 94better |
| Day high | 19° | 27° |
| Night low | 11° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 6.0 h | 11.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 114 mm | 27 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 10 |
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
Grasse month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
40January10° · 5 h
In January, Grasse is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Grasse.
Grasse in January48February11° · 6 h
In February, Grasse is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Grasse.
Grasse in February63March14° · 7 h
In March, Grasse is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Grasse.
Grasse in March74April16° · 8 h
In April, Grasse is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Grasse.
Grasse in April85May20° · 9 h
In May, Grasse is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Grasse.
Grasse in May91June25° · 10 h
In June, Grasse is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Grasse.
Grasse in June94July27° · 11 h
In July, Grasse is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Grasse.
Grasse in July92August27° · 10 h
In August, Grasse is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Grasse.
Grasse in August89September23° · 8 h
In September, Grasse is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Grasse.
Grasse in September80October19° · 6 h
In October, Grasse is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 114 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Grasse.
Grasse in October52November14° · 5 h
In November, Grasse is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 123 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Grasse.
Grasse in November41December11° · 5 h
In December, Grasse is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Grasse.
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Grasse vs. Cannes
In October the holiday weather in Grasse and Cannes is about equally good (score 80 vs. 79). During the day Cannes is 1 °C warmer than Grasse.
| in October | Grasse | Cannes |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 80 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 20° |
| Sea | – | 20° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | May – Oct | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Grasse
Weather for your travel dates
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Grasse 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.
Grasse has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 41).
- 71
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 86
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 93
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 41
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 10 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,030 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 Grasse
When is the best time to visit Grasse?
The best time to visit Grasse is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Grasse?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Grasse?
The wettest month is November with 123 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 27 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Grasse get?
Grasse gets around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.1 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Grasse in?
Grasse uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Grasse?
A nonstop flight from London to Grasse takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,030 km.
Which school holidays are best for Grasse?
Grasse has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 71, May half-term 86, Summer holidays 93, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 41.
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