AI-generatedLourdes at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,960 h
- Rain a year
- 1,434 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 409 m
Climate in Lourdes
Lourdes has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,960 hours of sunshine a year, Lourdes is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 6.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
08:1219:19
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 07:55–08:51 · evening 18:41–19:37
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:44–07:55 · evening 19:37–19:48
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.
What is the weather like in Lourdes in October?
In October, Lourdes is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 115 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Lourdes.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min08:12 – 19:19
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 59 %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+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %37 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Lourdes
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 5.0 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Lourdes, 45 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 11 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 Lourdes
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · 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 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 85 min
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 Lourdes: 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, Lourdes has about 13 rainy days with 115 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Lourdes
How breezy and how cloudy Lourdes 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 Lourdes typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 59 % of the sky over Lourdes: variable cloud, with about 5.0 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 Lourdes
How often the day gets hot in Lourdes (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, Lourdes has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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 in Lourdes
Snow is possible in Lourdes, 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 Lourdes.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Lourdes
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 January (1°), the warmest in August (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 | 25 | 9° | 1° | 3.7 h | 14 | 112 |
| FebruaryFeb | 37 | 10° | 1° | 4.6 h | 12 | 92 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 13° | 3° | 5.4 h | 15 | 108 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 15° | 5° | 5.7 h | 16 | 139 |
| MayMay | 63 | 18° | 9° | 6.1 h | 17 | 163 |
| JuneJun | 69 | 22° | 12° | 6.5 h | 14 | 141 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 23° | 14° | 6.6 h | 12 | 107 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 24° | 14° | 6.7 h | 13 | 111 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 21° | 12° | 6.5 h | 12 | 100 |
| OctoberOct | 68 | 18° | 9° | 5.0 h | 13 | 115 |
| NovemberNov | 39 | 12° | 4° | 3.9 h | 15 | 143 |
| DecemberDec | 30 | 10° | 2° | 3.6 h | 14 | 102 |
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
43.09° N, 0.05° W · 409 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Lourdes
The best time to visit Lourdes is from May to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is May with 163 mm of precipitation.
Lourdes through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lourdes in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 13–18 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Lourdes in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Lourdes in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 12–21 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Lourdes in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–10 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Lourdes for you.
Your best months: June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Lourdes
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Lourdes: score 75 against 68. In September, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. September has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 68 | 75better |
| Day high | 18° | 21° |
| Night low | 9° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 6.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 115 mm | 100 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Lourdes month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
25January9° · 4 h
In January, Lourdes is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 112 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lourdes.
Lourdes in January37February10° · 5 h
In February, Lourdes is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 92 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lourdes.
Lourdes in February49March13° · 5 h
In March, Lourdes is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 108 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Lourdes.
Lourdes in March58April15° · 6 h
In April, Lourdes is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 139 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Lourdes.
Lourdes in April63May18° · 6 h
In May, Lourdes is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 163 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lourdes.
Lourdes in May69June22° · 7 h
In June, Lourdes is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 141 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Lourdes.
Lourdes in June74July23° · 7 h
In July, Lourdes is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Lourdes.
Lourdes in July74August24° · 7 h
In August, Lourdes is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 111 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Lourdes.
Lourdes in August75September21° · 7 h
In September, Lourdes is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Lourdes.
Lourdes in September68October18° · 5 h
In October, Lourdes is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 115 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Lourdes.
Lourdes in October39November12° · 4 h
In November, Lourdes is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 143 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lourdes.
Lourdes in November30December10° · 4 h
In December, Lourdes is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lourdes.
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Lourdes vs. Pau
In October the holiday weather in Lourdes and Pau is about equally good (score 68 vs. 72). During the day Pau is 1 °C warmer than Lourdes.
| in October | Lourdes | Pau |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 68 | 72 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Oct | May – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Lourdes ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 16LourdesThis page18°68
Planning a trip to Lourdes
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Lourdes 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.
Lourdes has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 28).
- 55
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
- 64
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 28
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 35 min
- Distance
- 930 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 Lourdes
When is the best time to visit Lourdes?
The best time to visit Lourdes is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Lourdes?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Lourdes?
The wettest month is May with 163 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 92 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lourdes get?
Lourdes gets around 1,960 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 6.7 hours a day; in December there are 3.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Lourdes in?
Lourdes uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lourdes?
A nonstop flight from London to Lourdes takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 930 km.
Which school holidays are best for Lourdes?
Lourdes has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 28). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 55, May half-term 64, Summer holidays 74, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 28.
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