AI-generatedLa Roche-en-Ardenne at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,590 h
- Rain a year
- 912 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 225 m
Climate in La Roche-en-Ardenne
La Roche-en-Ardenne has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,590 hours of sunshine a year, La Roche-en-Ardenne is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit La Roche-en-Ardenne
The best time to visit La Roche-en-Ardenne is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is frequent from October to April; the wettest month is December with 88 mm.
La Roche-en-Ardenne through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
La Roche-en-Ardenne in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–18 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
La Roche-en-Ardenne in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
La Roche-en-Ardenne in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–19 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
La Roche-en-Ardenne in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–6 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Apr
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:5818:49
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:38–08:42 · evening 18:04–19:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:25–07:38 · evening 19:09–19:21
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 La Roche-en-Ardenne compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 1.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.9 h |
What is the weather like in La Roche-en-Ardenne in October?
In October, La Roche-en-Ardenne is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in La Roche-en-Ardenne.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 51 min07:58 – 18:49
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %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 %71 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %34 %
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
Compare two months in La Roche-en-Ardenne
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in La Roche-en-Ardenne: score 75 against 48. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 75better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h | 6.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 74 mm | 77 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
La Roche-en-Ardenne month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January5° · 1.8 h
In January, La Roche-en-Ardenne is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 83 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in La Roche-en-Ardenne.
La Roche-en-Ardenne in January11February6° · 2.6 h
In February, La Roche-en-Ardenne is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 77 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in La Roche-en-Ardenne.
La Roche-en-Ardenne in February25March10° · 4.0 h
In March, La Roche-en-Ardenne is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in La Roche-en-Ardenne.
La Roche-en-Ardenne in March58April15° · 5.7 h
In April, La Roche-en-Ardenne is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in La Roche-en-Ardenne.
La Roche-en-Ardenne in April72May18° · 6.3 h
In May, La Roche-en-Ardenne is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in La Roche-en-Ardenne.
La Roche-en-Ardenne in May75June21° · 6.8 h
In June, La Roche-en-Ardenne is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in La Roche-en-Ardenne.
La Roche-en-Ardenne in June72July23° · 6.7 h
In July, La Roche-en-Ardenne is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in La Roche-en-Ardenne.
La Roche-en-Ardenne in July71August23° · 6.3 h
In August, La Roche-en-Ardenne is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in La Roche-en-Ardenne.
La Roche-en-Ardenne in August70September19° · 5.0 h
In September, La Roche-en-Ardenne is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in La Roche-en-Ardenne.
La Roche-en-Ardenne in September48October14° · 3.5 h
In October, La Roche-en-Ardenne is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in La Roche-en-Ardenne.
La Roche-en-Ardenne in October14November9° · 1.9 h
In November, La Roche-en-Ardenne is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in La Roche-en-Ardenne.
La Roche-en-Ardenne in November5December6° · 1.4 h
In December, La Roche-en-Ardenne is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 88 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in La Roche-en-Ardenne.
La Roche-en-Ardenne 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 La Roche-en-Ardenne
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October 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 | 8 | 5° | 0° | 1.8 h | 14 | 83 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 6° | 0° | 2.6 h | 13 | 77 |
| MarchMar | 25 | 10° | 2° | 4.0 h | 14 | 72 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 15° | 5° | 5.7 h | 12 | 59 |
| MayMay | 72 | 18° | 8° | 6.3 h | 13 | 70 |
| JuneJun | 75 | 21° | 11° | 6.8 h | 12 | 77 |
| JulyJul | 72 | 23° | 13° | 6.7 h | 14 | 84 |
| AugustAug | 71 | 23° | 13° | 6.3 h | 13 | 85 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 19° | 10° | 5.0 h | 12 | 68 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 14° | 7° | 3.5 h | 13 | 74 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | 9° | 4° | 1.9 h | 14 | 75 |
| DecemberDec | 5 | 6° | 1° | 1.4 h | 16 | 88 |
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
50.18° N, 5.58° E · 225 m · Europe/Brussels
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in La Roche-en-Ardenne
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 3.5 of 10.8 hours of daylight in La Roche-en-Ardenne, 32 % 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 La Roche-en-Ardenne: 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, La Roche-en-Ardenne has about 13 rainy days with 74 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in La Roche-en-Ardenne
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 60 min
- Fair skin
- about 75 min
- Light brown skin
- about 110 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
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 La Roche-en-Ardenne
How breezy and how cloudy La Roche-en-Ardenne 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 La Roche-en-Ardenne typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over La Roche-en-Ardenne: mostly cloudy, with about 3.5 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 La Roche-en-Ardenne
How often the day gets hot in La Roche-en-Ardenne (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, La Roche-en-Ardenne has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °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 La Roche-en-Ardenne
Snow is possible in La Roche-en-Ardenne, 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 La Roche-en-Ardenne.
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.
Planning a trip to La Roche-en-Ardenne
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La Roche-en-Ardenne 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.
La Roche-en-Ardenne has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).
- 48
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 73
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 71
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 48
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 450 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: Belgium
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Dutch, French, German
- Sockets
- Type C, E · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +32
- 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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La Roche-en-Ardenne vs Bastogne
In October La Roche-en-Ardenne has the better holiday weather (score 48 vs 37). During the day Bastogne is 1 °C cooler than La Roche-en-Ardenne. Bastogne gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | La Roche-en-Ardenne | Bastogne |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 37 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about La Roche-en-Ardenne
When is the best time to visit La Roche-en-Ardenne?
The best time to visit La Roche-en-Ardenne 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 La Roche-en-Ardenne?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in La Roche-en-Ardenne?
Rain is frequent from October to April; the wettest month is December with 88 mm. The driest month is April with 59 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does La Roche-en-Ardenne get?
La Roche-en-Ardenne gets around 1,590 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.
What time zone is La Roche-en-Ardenne in?
La Roche-en-Ardenne is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for La Roche-en-Ardenne?
La Roche-en-Ardenne has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 48, May half-term 73, summer holidays 71, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 7.