AI-generatedPau at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,900 h
- Rain a year
- 1,001 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 219 m
Climate in Pau
Pau 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 10 °C. With around 1,900 hours of sunshine a year, Pau is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.9 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 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
08:1419:20
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 07:56–08:52 · evening 18:42–19:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:45–07:56 · evening 19:38–19:49
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 Pau in October?
In October, Pau is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Pau.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min08:14 – 19:20
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 60 %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 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %48 %
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
Sunshine hours in Pau
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 4.8 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Pau, 43 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Pau
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 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 Pau: 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, Pau has about 11 rainy days with 79 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Pau
How breezy and how cloudy Pau 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 Pau typically peaks at 13 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 60 % of the sky over Pau: variable cloud, with about 4.8 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 Pau
How often the day gets hot in Pau (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, Pau has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °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 Pau
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 (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 | 19 | 10° | 2° | 3.2 h | 13 | 100 |
| FebruaryFeb | 32 | 11° | 2° | 4.3 h | 11 | 78 |
| MarchMar | 48 | 14° | 4° | 5.3 h | 13 | 87 |
| AprilApr | 55 | 16° | 7° | 5.5 h | 14 | 96 |
| MayMay | 68 | 19° | 10° | 6.0 h | 14 | 104 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 23° | 14° | 6.5 h | 11 | 78 |
| JulyJul | 82 | 24° | 15° | 6.9 h | 9 | 52 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 25° | 16° | 6.8 h | 10 | 60 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 22° | 13° | 6.4 h | 10 | 60 |
| OctoberOct | 70 | 19° | 10° | 4.8 h | 11 | 79 |
| NovemberNov | 34 | 13° | 5° | 3.6 h | 14 | 117 |
| DecemberDec | 24 | 10° | 3° | 3.2 h | 13 | 91 |
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
43.31° N, 0.36° W · 219 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Pau
The best time to visit Pau is from May to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to October. Rain is most frequent from March to May and from November to January; the wettest month is November with 117 mm.
Pau through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Pau in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 14–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Pau in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–25 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Pau in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 13–22 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Pau in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–11 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Pau for you.
Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Pau
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 Pau: score 82 against 70. In July, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 70 | 82better |
| Day high | 19° | 24° |
| Night low | 10° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4.8 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 79 mm | 52 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 3 |
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
Jun – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – May, Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Pau month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January10° · 3 h
In January, Pau is cold: daytime highs average 10 °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 13 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pau.
Pau in January32February11° · 4 h
In February, Pau is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pau.
Pau in February48March14° · 5 h
In March, Pau is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Pau.
Pau in March55April16° · 6 h
In April, Pau is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 96 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Pau.
Pau in April68May19° · 6 h
In May, Pau is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 104 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Pau.
Pau in May78June23° · 7 h
In June, Pau 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 11 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Pau.
Pau in June82July24° · 7 h
In July, Pau 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 is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Pau.
Pau in July81August25° · 7 h
In August, Pau is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Pau.
Pau in August79September22° · 6 h
In September, Pau is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Pau.
Pau in September70October19° · 5 h
In October, Pau is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Pau.
Pau in October34November13° · 4 h
In November, Pau is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 117 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pau.
Pau in November24December10° · 3 h
In December, Pau is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pau.
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Pau vs. Lourdes
In October the holiday weather in Pau and Lourdes is about equally good (score 70 vs. 67). During the day Lourdes is 1 °C cooler than Pau.
| in October | Pau | Lourdes |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 70 | 67 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Oct | May – Oct |
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Planning a trip to Pau
Weather for your travel dates
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Pau 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.
Pau has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).
- 53
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 70
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 81
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 70
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 22
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 35 min
- Distance
- 910 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 Pau
When is the best time to visit Pau?
The best time to visit Pau 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 Pau?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Pau?
Rain is most frequent from March to May and from November to January; the wettest month is November with 117 mm. The driest month is July with 52 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Pau get?
Pau gets around 1,900 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.9 hours a day; in January there are 3.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Pau in?
Pau uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Pau?
A nonstop flight from London to Pau takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 910 km.
Which school holidays are best for Pau?
Pau has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 53, May half-term 70, Summer holidays 81, October half-term 70, Christmas holidays 22.
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