AI-generatedSens at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,800 h
- Rain a year
- 776 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 78 m
Climate in Sens
Sens 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 1,800 hours of sunshine a year, Sens is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sens
The best time to visit Sens is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. Rain is frequent from November to January; the wettest month is December with 81 mm.
Sens through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sens in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–20 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Sens in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–26 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Sens in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–22 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Sens in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–9 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
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
Nov – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June, 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: April – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
08:0519:00
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 07:45–08:47 · evening 18:18–19:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:33–07:45 · evening 19:20–19:32
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 Sens 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 1.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.1 h |
What is the weather like in Sens in October?
In October, Sens is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sens.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 56 min08:05 – 19:00
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear 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+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %89 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %17 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %46 %
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
Compare two months in Sens
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 Sens: score 83 against 62. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 83better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4.0 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 76 mm | 62 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sens month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January7° · 1.9 h
In January, Sens is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sens.
Sens in January19February9° · 3.0 h
In February, Sens is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sens.
Sens in February43March13° · 4.6 h
In March, Sens is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Sens.
Sens in March69April17° · 6.2 h
In April, Sens is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Sens.
Sens in April76May20° · 6.8 h
In May, Sens is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Sens.
Sens in May81June24° · 7.4 h
In June, Sens is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Sens.
Sens in June83July26° · 7.6 h
In July, Sens is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 62 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 Sens.
Sens in July83August26° · 7.3 h
In August, Sens is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 60 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Sens.
Sens in August80September22° · 6.1 h
In September, Sens is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Sens.
Sens in September62October17° · 4.0 h
In October, Sens is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sens.
Sens in October27November11° · 2.3 h
In November, Sens is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sens.
Sens in November10December8° · 1.8 h
In December, Sens is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sens.
Sens in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sens
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 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. 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 | 12 | 7° | 2° | 1.9 h | 12 | 67 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | 9° | 2° | 3.0 h | 11 | 57 |
| MarchMar | 43 | 13° | 4° | 4.6 h | 12 | 59 |
| AprilApr | 69 | 17° | 6° | 6.2 h | 11 | 55 |
| MayMay | 76 | 20° | 9° | 6.8 h | 12 | 71 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 24° | 13° | 7.4 h | 10 | 62 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 26° | 15° | 7.6 h | 10 | 62 |
| AugustAug | 83 | 26° | 14° | 7.3 h | 9 | 60 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 22° | 11° | 6.1 h | 9 | 57 |
| OctoberOct | 62 | 17° | 9° | 4.0 h | 12 | 76 |
| NovemberNov | 27 | 11° | 5° | 2.3 h | 13 | 70 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 8° | 2° | 1.8 h | 13 | 81 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Sens
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 4.0 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Sens, 37 % 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 Sens: 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, Sens has about 12 rainy days with 76 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Sens
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 55 min
- Fair skin
- about 70 min
- Light brown skin
- about 95 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
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 Sens
How breezy and how cloudy Sens 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 Sens typically peaks at 19 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 Sens: mostly cloudy, with about 4.0 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 Sens
How often the day gets hot in Sens (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, Sens 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
Planning a trip to Sens
Weather for your travel dates
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Sens 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.
Sens has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 61
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 83
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 62
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 1.9 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
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 450 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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Sens vs Fontainebleau
In October the holiday weather in Sens and Fontainebleau is about equally good (score 62 vs 63). During the day it is about as warm in Fontainebleau as in Sens.
| in October | Sens | Fontainebleau |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 63 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
France in October: the best places
In October, Sens ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Châteauroux18°66
- 4Fontainebleau17°65
- 5Autun16°65
- 6Blois17°64
- 7Auxerre17°63
- 8Chalon-sur-Saône17°63
- 9SensThis page17°62
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Frequently asked questions about Sens
When is the best time to visit Sens?
The best time to visit Sens is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Sens?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Sens?
Rain is frequent from November to January; the wettest month is December with 81 mm. The driest month is April with 55 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sens get?
Sens gets around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Sens in?
Sens is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Sens?
Sens has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 61, May half-term 77, summer holidays 83, October half-term 62, Christmas holidays 11.