AI-generatedLaval at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,740 h
- Rain a year
- 734 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 54 m
Climate in Laval
Laval 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 9 °C. With around 1,740 hours of sunshine a year, Laval is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Laval
The best time to visit Laval is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. The wettest month is October with 78 mm of precipitation.
Laval through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Laval in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–20 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Laval in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–25 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Laval in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 12–22 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Laval in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–10 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
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
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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: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
08:2119:17
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 08:01–09:03 · evening 18:34–19:36
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:49–08:01 · evening 19:36–19:48
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 Laval compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 19° at the start of the month to 15° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 15° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 8° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.1 h |
What is the weather like in Laval in October?
In October, Laval is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Laval.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 56 min08:21 – 19:17
- 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
- 69 %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 %91 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %
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 Laval
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Laval: score 84 against 61. In August, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. August has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 84better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 78 mm | 49 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Laval month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January9° · 2.2 h
In January, Laval is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Laval.
Laval in January27February10° · 3.2 h
In February, Laval is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Laval.
Laval in February44March13° · 4.3 h
In March, Laval is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Laval.
Laval in March67April16° · 5.8 h
In April, Laval is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Laval.
Laval in April76May20° · 6.3 h
In May, Laval is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine 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 Laval.
Laval in May83June23° · 7.1 h
In June, Laval is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Laval.
Laval in June83July25° · 7.1 h
In July, Laval is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Laval.
Laval in July84August25° · 6.9 h
In August, Laval is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Laval.
Laval in August81September22° · 5.9 h
In September, Laval is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.9 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 Laval.
Laval in September61October17° · 3.6 h
In October, Laval is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Laval.
Laval in October34November12° · 2.6 h
In November, Laval is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Laval.
Laval in November19December9° · 2.2 h
In December, Laval is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Laval.
Laval in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Laval
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 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (3°), 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 | 17 | 9° | 3° | 2.2 h | 12 | 71 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 10° | 3° | 3.2 h | 10 | 55 |
| MarchMar | 44 | 13° | 5° | 4.3 h | 12 | 59 |
| AprilApr | 67 | 16° | 6° | 5.8 h | 10 | 56 |
| MayMay | 76 | 20° | 10° | 6.3 h | 11 | 64 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 23° | 12° | 7.1 h | 9 | 56 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 25° | 14° | 7.1 h | 9 | 49 |
| AugustAug | 84 | 25° | 14° | 6.9 h | 8 | 49 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 22° | 12° | 5.9 h | 8 | 49 |
| OctoberOct | 61 | 17° | 9° | 3.6 h | 12 | 78 |
| NovemberNov | 34 | 12° | 6° | 2.6 h | 12 | 71 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | 9° | 4° | 2.2 h | 12 | 77 |
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 Laval
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 Laval, 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 Laval: 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, Laval has about 12 rainy days with 78 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Laval
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 65 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 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 Laval
How breezy and how cloudy Laval 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 Laval typically peaks at 18 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 69 % of the sky over Laval: 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 Laval
How often the day gets hot in Laval (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, Laval 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
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Laval 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.
Laval has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).
- 60
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 61
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 18
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 380 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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Laval vs Rennes
In October the holiday weather in Laval and Rennes is about equally good (score 61 vs 63). During the day it is about as warm in Rennes as in Laval.
| in October | Laval | Rennes |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 63 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Laval
When is the best time to visit Laval?
The best time to visit Laval 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 Laval?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Laval?
The wettest month is October with 78 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 49 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Laval get?
Laval gets around 1,740 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.1 hours a day; in January there are 2.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Laval in?
Laval is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Laval?
Laval has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 60, May half-term 77, summer holidays 84, October half-term 61, Christmas holidays 18.