AI-generatedLaon at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,640 h
- Rain a year
- 853 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 180 m
Climate in Laon
Laon has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,640 hours of sunshine a year, Laon is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Laon
The best time to visit Laon is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from June to September. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is December with 92 mm.
Laon through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Laon in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–19 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Laon in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Laon in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–21 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Laon in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–7 °C by day
- 2.0 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 – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy 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 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
08:0518:57
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 07:45–08:49 · evening 18:13–19:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:33–07:45 · evening 19:17–19:30
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 Laon compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The days get 1.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.0 h |
What is the weather like in Laon in October?
In October, Laon is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Laon.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 52 min08:05 – 18:57
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %75 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %41 %
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 Laon
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 Laon: score 77 against 52. In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 52 | 77better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 6.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Rainfall | 77 mm | 67 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Laon month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January6° · 1.8 h
In January, Laon is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Laon.
Laon in January13February7° · 2.7 h
In February, Laon is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Laon.
Laon in February34March11° · 4.2 h
In March, Laon is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Laon.
Laon in March60April15° · 5.9 h
In April, Laon is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Laon.
Laon in April73May19° · 6.5 h
In May, Laon is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours 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 Laon.
Laon in May77June22° · 6.8 h
In June, Laon is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Laon.
Laon in June77July24° · 6.8 h
In July, Laon is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Laon.
Laon in July76August24° · 6.6 h
In August, Laon is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Laon.
Laon in August75September21° · 5.4 h
In September, Laon is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Laon.
Laon in September52October16° · 3.6 h
In October, Laon is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Laon.
Laon in October20November10° · 2.0 h
In November, Laon is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Laon.
Laon in November8December7° · 1.6 h
In December, Laon is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 92 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Laon.
Laon in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Laon
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (14°). 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 | 11 | 6° | 1° | 1.8 h | 13 | 81 |
| FebruaryFeb | 13 | 7° | 1° | 2.7 h | 12 | 70 |
| MarchMar | 34 | 11° | 3° | 4.2 h | 12 | 67 |
| AprilApr | 60 | 15° | 5° | 5.9 h | 12 | 57 |
| MayMay | 73 | 19° | 8° | 6.5 h | 13 | 70 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 22° | 12° | 6.8 h | 12 | 67 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 24° | 14° | 6.8 h | 11 | 68 |
| AugustAug | 76 | 24° | 13° | 6.6 h | 12 | 72 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 21° | 10° | 5.4 h | 10 | 55 |
| OctoberOct | 52 | 16° | 8° | 3.6 h | 12 | 77 |
| NovemberNov | 20 | 10° | 4° | 2.0 h | 13 | 78 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 7° | 2° | 1.6 h | 14 | 92 |
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 hours in Laon
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 3.6 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Laon, 33 % 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 Laon: 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, Laon has about 12 rainy days with 77 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Laon
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 105 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 and clouds in Laon
How breezy and how cloudy Laon 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 Laon typically peaks at 20 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 70 % of the sky over Laon: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 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 Laon
How often the day gets hot in Laon (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, Laon has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °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
Planning a trip to Laon
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Laon 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.
Laon has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 52
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 76
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 52
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 1.7 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
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 360 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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Laon compared
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Laon vs Soissons
In October Soissons has the better holiday weather (score 60 vs 52). During the day Soissons is 1 °C warmer than Laon.
| in October | Laon | Soissons |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 52 | 60 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
France in October: the best places
In October, Laon ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Fontainebleau17°65
- 2Troyes17°62
- 3Sens17°62
- 4Paris17°61
- 5Boulogne-Billancourt17°61
- 6Soissons17°60
- 7Compiègne17°59
- 8Châlons-en-Champagne16°58
- 23LaonThis page16°52
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Frequently asked questions about Laon
When is the best time to visit Laon?
The best time to visit Laon 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 Laon?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Laon?
Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is December with 92 mm. The driest month is September with 55 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Laon get?
Laon gets around 1,640 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Laon in?
Laon is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Laon?
Laon has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 52, May half-term 74, summer holidays 76, October half-term 52, Christmas holidays 10.