AI-generatedOrléans at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,820 h
- Rain a year
- 669 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 115 m
Climate in Orléans
Orléans 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 7 °C. With around 1,820 hours of sunshine a year, Orléans 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°
08:1019:06
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 07:51–08:52 · evening 18:24–19:25
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:39–07:51 · evening 19:25–19:37
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 Orléans in October?
In October, Orléans 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 70 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Orléans.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 57 min08:10 – 19:06
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear 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 %88 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %49 %
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 Orléans
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 3.9 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Orléans, 36 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 14 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 Orléans
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 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 55 min
- Fair skin
- about 65 min
- Light brown skin
- about 90 min
- Olive skin
- about 120 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 Orléans: 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, Orléans has about 11 rainy days with 70 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Orléans
How breezy and how cloudy Orléans 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 Orléans 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 Orléans: mostly cloudy, with about 3.9 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 Orléans
How often the day gets hot in Orléans (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, Orléans 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 Orléans
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 | 15 | 7° | 2° | 2.1 h | 11 | 57 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 9° | 2° | 3.2 h | 10 | 47 |
| MarchMar | 41 | 12° | 4° | 4.7 h | 11 | 52 |
| AprilApr | 65 | 15° | 6° | 6.2 h | 10 | 49 |
| MayMay | 77 | 19° | 10° | 6.9 h | 11 | 67 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 23° | 14° | 7.3 h | 9 | 53 |
| JulyJul | 86 | 24° | 15° | 7.5 h | 8 | 50 |
| AugustAug | 85 | 25° | 15° | 7.4 h | 8 | 48 |
| SeptemberSep | 82 | 21° | 12° | 6.1 h | 8 | 47 |
| OctoberOct | 62 | 17° | 10° | 3.9 h | 11 | 70 |
| NovemberNov | 28 | 11° | 5° | 2.4 h | 12 | 63 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 8° | 3° | 1.9 h | 13 | 66 |
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
47.90° N, 1.90° E · 115 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Orléans
The best time to visit Orléans is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. Rain is most frequent in December; the wettest month is October with 70 mm.
Orléans through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Orléans in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Orléans in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–25 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Orléans in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–21 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Orléans in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–9 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Orléans for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Orléans
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 Orléans: score 86 against 62. 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 | 62 | 86better |
| Day high | 17° | 24° |
| Night low | 10° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 3.9 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 70 mm | 50 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
Rainy months
Dec
12 or more rainy days
Orléans month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January7° · 2 h
In January, Orléans is cold: daytime highs average 7 °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 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Orléans.
Orléans in January21February9° · 3 h
In February, Orléans 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 47 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Orléans.
Orléans in February41March12° · 5 h
In March, Orléans 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 52 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Orléans.
Orléans in March65April15° · 6 h
In April, Orléans 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 49 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Orléans.
Orléans in April77May19° · 7 h
In May, Orléans 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 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Orléans.
Orléans in May83June23° · 7 h
In June, Orléans 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 9 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Orléans.
Orléans in June86July24° · 8 h
In July, Orléans 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 50 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Orléans.
Orléans in July85August25° · 7 h
In August, Orléans is warm: daytime highs average 25 °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 48 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Orléans.
Orléans in August82September21° · 6 h
In September, Orléans 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 47 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Orléans.
Orléans in September62October17° · 4 h
In October, Orléans 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 70 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Orléans.
Orléans in October28November11° · 2 h
In November, Orléans is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °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, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Orléans.
Orléans in November12December8° · 2 h
In December, Orléans 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 13 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Orléans.
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Orléans vs. Chartres
In October the holiday weather in Orléans and Chartres is about equally good (score 62 vs. 58). During the day Chartres is 1 °C cooler than Orléans.
| in October | Orléans | Chartres |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 62 | 58 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Orléans
Weather for your travel dates
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Orléans 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.
Orléans has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).
- 58
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 85
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 62
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 14
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 430 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 Orléans
When is the best time to visit Orléans?
The best time to visit Orléans 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 Orléans?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Orléans?
Rain is most frequent in December; the wettest month is October with 70 mm. The driest month is February with 47 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Orléans get?
Orléans gets around 1,820 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.5 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Orléans in?
Orléans uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Orléans?
Orléans has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 58, May half-term 78, Summer holidays 85, October half-term 62, Christmas holidays 14.
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