AI-generatedManosque at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,810 h
- Rain a year
- 717 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 364 m
Climate in Manosque
Manosque has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,810 hours of sunshine a year, Manosque is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Manosque
The best time to visit Manosque is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to June and from September to October. The wettest month is November with 104 mm of precipitation.
Manosque through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Manosque in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 15–22 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Manosque in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–30 °C by day
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Manosque in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–25 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Manosque in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 10–11 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
07:5018:55
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 07:32–08:29 · evening 18:16–19:13
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:21–07:32 · evening 19:13–19:24
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 Manosque compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 17° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Manosque in October?
In October, Manosque is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Manosque.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min07:50 – 18:55
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 51 %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 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %69 %
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 Manosque
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 Manosque: score 95 against 81. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 95better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 10.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 91 mm | 42 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Manosque month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
38January10° · 4.9 h
In January, Manosque is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Manosque.
Manosque in January53February11° · 6.1 h
In February, Manosque is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about −1 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Manosque.
Manosque in February74March15° · 7.3 h
In March, Manosque is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Manosque.
Manosque in March84April18° · 7.8 h
In April, Manosque is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Manosque.
Manosque in April89May22° · 9.1 h
In May, Manosque is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Manosque.
Manosque in May95June27° · 10.7 h
In June, Manosque is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Manosque.
Manosque in June80July30° · 11.6 h
In July, Manosque is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Manosque.
Manosque in July81August30° · 10.6 h
In August, Manosque is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 33 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Manosque.
Manosque in August92September25° · 8.6 h
In September, Manosque is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 71 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Manosque.
Manosque in September81October20° · 6.1 h
In October, Manosque is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Manosque.
Manosque in October52November14° · 4.9 h
In November, Manosque is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Manosque.
Manosque in November38December10° · 4.5 h
In December, Manosque is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Manosque.
Manosque in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Manosque
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
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 (16°). 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 | 38 | 10° | −1° | 4.9 h | 8 | 54 |
| FebruaryFeb | 53 | 11° | −1° | 6.1 h | 6 | 44 |
| MarchMar | 74 | 15° | 2° | 7.3 h | 7 | 54 |
| AprilApr | 84 | 18° | 5° | 7.8 h | 10 | 66 |
| MayMay | 89 | 22° | 9° | 9.1 h | 9 | 69 |
| JuneJun | 95 | 27° | 13° | 10.7 h | 6 | 42 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 30° | 16° | 11.6 h | 4 | 23 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 30° | 15° | 10.6 h | 5 | 33 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 25° | 12° | 8.6 h | 7 | 71 |
| OctoberOct | 81 | 20° | 8° | 6.1 h | 8 | 91 |
| NovemberNov | 52 | 14° | 3° | 4.9 h | 10 | 104 |
| DecemberDec | 38 | 10° | 0° | 4.5 h | 8 | 66 |
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
43.83° N, 5.79° E · 364 m · Europe/Paris
Sunshine hours in Manosque
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 6.1 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Manosque, 55 % 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 Manosque: 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, Manosque has about 8 rainy days with 91 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Manosque
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 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 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 and clouds in Manosque
How breezy and how cloudy Manosque 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 Manosque typically peaks at 16 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 51 % of the sky over Manosque: variable cloud, with about 6.1 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 and humidity in Manosque
How often the day gets hot in Manosque (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, Manosque has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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 Manosque
Weather for your travel dates
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Manosque 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.
Manosque has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 38).
- 81
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 17 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 81
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 38
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 40 min
- Distance
- 970 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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Manosque vs Roussillon
In October the holiday weather in Manosque and Roussillon is about equally good (score 81 vs 81). During the day it is about as warm in Roussillon as in Manosque.
| in October | Manosque | Roussillon |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 81 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Manosque ranks 10 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 10ManosqueThis page20°81
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Frequently asked questions about Manosque
When is the best time to visit Manosque?
The best time to visit Manosque is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Manosque?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Manosque?
The wettest month is November with 104 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 23 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Manosque get?
Manosque gets around 2,810 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Manosque in?
Manosque is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Manosque?
A nonstop flight from London to Manosque takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 970 km.
Which school holidays are best for Manosque?
Manosque has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 38). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 81, May half-term 90, summer holidays 81, October half-term 81, Christmas holidays 38.