AI-generatedLe Puy-en-Velay at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,940 h
- Rain a year
- 812 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 640 m
Climate in Le Puy-en-Velay
Le Puy-en-Velay has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year, Le Puy-en-Velay is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Le Puy-en-Velay
The best time to visit Le Puy-en-Velay is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to October. Rain is frequent in April and in November; the wettest month is May with 89 mm.
Le Puy-en-Velay through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Le Puy-en-Velay in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 12–19 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Le Puy-en-Velay in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–26 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Le Puy-en-Velay in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–21 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Le Puy-en-Velay in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–8 °C by day
- 3.1 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
Jun – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr, Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Le Puy-en-Velay for you.
Your best months: June – July, September
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 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:5919:02
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 07:40–08:38 · evening 18:22–19:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:29–07:40 · evening 19:20–19:31
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 Le Puy-en-Velay 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 14° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Le Puy-en-Velay in October?
In October, Le Puy-en-Velay is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Le Puy-en-Velay.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 3 min07:59 – 19:02
- 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
- 68 %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 %85 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %56 %
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
Compare two months in Le Puy-en-Velay
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 Puy-en-Velay: score 85 against 63. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 85better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 8.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Rainfall | 79 mm | 60 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Le Puy-en-Velay month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January7° · 2.8 h
In January, Le Puy-en-Velay is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Le Puy-en-Velay.
Le Puy-en-Velay in January20February8° · 3.9 h
In February, Le Puy-en-Velay is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 45 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Le Puy-en-Velay.
Le Puy-en-Velay in February43March12° · 5.4 h
In March, Le Puy-en-Velay is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Le Puy-en-Velay.
Le Puy-en-Velay in March54April15° · 5.7 h
In April, Le Puy-en-Velay is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Le Puy-en-Velay.
Le Puy-en-Velay in April70May19° · 6.3 h
In May, Le Puy-en-Velay is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 89 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Le Puy-en-Velay.
Le Puy-en-Velay in May78June23° · 7.5 h
In June, Le Puy-en-Velay is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Le Puy-en-Velay.
Le Puy-en-Velay in June85July26° · 8.5 h
In July, Le Puy-en-Velay is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 60 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Le Puy-en-Velay.
Le Puy-en-Velay in July84August26° · 7.9 h
In August, Le Puy-en-Velay is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Le Puy-en-Velay.
Le Puy-en-Velay in August80September21° · 6.1 h
In September, Le Puy-en-Velay is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Le Puy-en-Velay.
Le Puy-en-Velay in September63October17° · 4.1 h
In October, Le Puy-en-Velay is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Le Puy-en-Velay.
Le Puy-en-Velay in October25November11° · 2.9 h
In November, Le Puy-en-Velay is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 81 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Le Puy-en-Velay.
Le Puy-en-Velay in November14December8° · 2.7 h
In December, Le Puy-en-Velay is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Le Puy-en-Velay.
Le Puy-en-Velay 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 Le Puy-en-Velay
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−1°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, 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 | 13 | 7° | −1° | 2.8 h | 12 | 58 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 8° | −1° | 3.9 h | 10 | 45 |
| MarchMar | 43 | 12° | 1° | 5.4 h | 11 | 57 |
| AprilApr | 54 | 15° | 4° | 5.7 h | 13 | 75 |
| MayMay | 70 | 19° | 7° | 6.3 h | 14 | 89 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 23° | 11° | 7.5 h | 12 | 76 |
| JulyJul | 85 | 26° | 12° | 8.5 h | 10 | 60 |
| AugustAug | 84 | 26° | 12° | 7.9 h | 10 | 66 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 21° | 9° | 6.1 h | 9 | 64 |
| OctoberOct | 63 | 17° | 7° | 4.1 h | 10 | 79 |
| NovemberNov | 25 | 11° | 2° | 2.9 h | 13 | 81 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 8° | 0° | 2.7 h | 12 | 63 |
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
45.04° N, 3.89° E · 640 m · Europe/Paris
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Le Puy-en-Velay
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 4.1 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Le Puy-en-Velay, 37 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 10 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Le Puy-en-Velay: 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 Puy-en-Velay has about 10 rainy days with 79 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Le Puy-en-Velay
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 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 75 min
- Olive skin
- about 95 min
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 Le Puy-en-Velay
How breezy and how cloudy Le Puy-en-Velay 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 Puy-en-Velay typically peaks at 15 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 68 % of the sky over Le Puy-en-Velay: mostly cloudy, with about 4.1 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 Le Puy-en-Velay
How often the day gets hot in Le Puy-en-Velay (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 Puy-en-Velay 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
Snow
Snow in Le Puy-en-Velay
Snow is possible in Le Puy-en-Velay, 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 Le Puy-en-Velay.
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 Le Puy-en-Velay
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Le Puy-en-Velay 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 Puy-en-Velay has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).
- 51
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 84
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 63
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 14
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 25 min
- Distance
- 780 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: France
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- French
- Sockets
- Type C, E · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +33
- 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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Le Puy-en-Velay vs Saint-Étienne
In October the holiday weather in Le Puy-en-Velay and Saint-Étienne is about equally good (score 63 vs 64). During the day it is about as warm in Saint-Étienne as in Le Puy-en-Velay.
| in October | Le Puy-en-Velay | Saint-Étienne |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 64 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Le Puy-en-Velay
When is the best time to visit Le Puy-en-Velay?
The best time to visit Le Puy-en-Velay 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 Puy-en-Velay?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Le Puy-en-Velay?
Rain is frequent in April and in November; the wettest month is May with 89 mm. The driest month is February with 45 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Le Puy-en-Velay get?
Le Puy-en-Velay gets around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.5 hours a day; in December there are 2.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Le Puy-en-Velay in?
Le Puy-en-Velay is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Le Puy-en-Velay?
A nonstop flight from London to Le Puy-en-Velay takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 780 km.
Which school holidays are best for Le Puy-en-Velay?
Le Puy-en-Velay has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 51, May half-term 72, summer holidays 84, October half-term 63, Christmas holidays 14.