AI-generatedLe Mans at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,800 h
- Rain a year
- 695 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 65 m
Climate in Le Mans
Le Mans has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year, Le Mans is moderately sunny; July 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 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
08:1719:13
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 07:57–08:59 · evening 18:31–19:32
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:45–07:57 · evening 19:32–19:44
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 Le Mans in October?
In October, Le Mans 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 77 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Le Mans.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 56 min08:17 – 19:13
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 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 %87 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %47 %
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
Sunshine hours in Le Mans
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 Le Mans, 35 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 6 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 Le Mans
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 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 Le Mans: 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, Le Mans has about 11 rainy days with 77 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Le Mans
How breezy and how cloudy Le Mans 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 Le Mans typically peaks at 19 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 Le Mans: 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 Le Mans
How often the day gets hot in Le Mans (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, Le Mans 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 Le Mans
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 August (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 | 8° | 2° | 2.1 h | 12 | 63 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | 9° | 2° | 3.3 h | 10 | 53 |
| MarchMar | 40 | 12° | 4° | 4.5 h | 11 | 55 |
| AprilApr | 63 | 15° | 6° | 6.0 h | 10 | 52 |
| MayMay | 76 | 19° | 10° | 6.6 h | 12 | 64 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 22° | 13° | 7.3 h | 9 | 51 |
| JulyJul | 86 | 24° | 15° | 7.5 h | 8 | 46 |
| AugustAug | 86 | 24° | 15° | 7.3 h | 8 | 47 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 21° | 12° | 6.2 h | 8 | 49 |
| OctoberOct | 60 | 17° | 10° | 3.8 h | 11 | 77 |
| NovemberNov | 30 | 11° | 6° | 2.5 h | 12 | 67 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | 8° | 3° | 2.1 h | 12 | 72 |
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
48.00° N, 0.20° E · 65 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Le Mans
The best time to visit Le Mans 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 77 mm of precipitation.
Le Mans through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Le Mans in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Le Mans in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 22–24 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Le Mans in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–21 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Le Mans in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–9 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Le Mans for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Le Mans
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 Le Mans: score 86 against 60. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 60 | 86better |
| Day high | 17° | 24° |
| Night low | 10° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 77 mm | 46 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
Le Mans month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January8° · 2 h
In January, Le Mans is cold: daytime highs average 8 °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 63 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Le Mans.
Le Mans in January23February9° · 3 h
In February, Le Mans is cold: daytime highs average 9 °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 53 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Le Mans.
Le Mans in February40March12° · 5 h
In March, Le Mans 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 55 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Le Mans.
Le Mans in March63April15° · 6 h
In April, Le Mans 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 52 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Le Mans.
Le Mans in April76May19° · 7 h
In May, Le Mans 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 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Le Mans.
Le Mans in May83June22° · 7 h
In June, Le Mans is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Le Mans.
Le Mans in June86July24° · 8 h
In July, Le Mans 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 falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Le Mans.
Le Mans in July86August24° · 7 h
In August, Le Mans is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Le Mans.
Le Mans in August81September21° · 6 h
In September, Le Mans 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 Le Mans.
Le Mans in September60October17° · 4 h
In October, Le Mans 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 77 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Le Mans.
Le Mans in October30November11° · 3 h
In November, Le Mans is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Le Mans.
Le Mans in November15December8° · 2 h
In December, Le Mans 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 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Le Mans.
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Le Mans vs. Tours
In October Tours has the better holiday weather (score 65 vs. 60). During the day Tours is 1 °C warmer than Le Mans.
| in October | Le Mans | Tours |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 60 | 65 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
France in October: the best places
In October, Le Mans ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Poitiers18°66
- 2Oradour-sur-Glane17°66
- 3Tours18°65
- 4Angers17°65
- 5Fontainebleau17°65
- 6Nantes17°63
- 7Orléans17°62
- 8Auxerre17°61
- 9Le MansThis page17°60
Planning a trip to Le Mans
Weather for your travel dates
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Le Mans 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.
Le Mans has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).
- 56
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 86
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 60
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
- 15
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 2.1 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
- 390 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 Le Mans
When is the best time to visit Le Mans?
The best time to visit Le Mans 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 Le Mans?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Le Mans?
The wettest month is October with 77 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 46 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Le Mans get?
Le Mans gets around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.5 hours a day; in January there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Le Mans in?
Le Mans uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Le Mans?
Le Mans has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 56, May half-term 77, Summer holidays 86, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 15.
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