AI-generatedToulouse at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,070 h
- Rain a year
- 756 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 150 m
Climate in Toulouse
Toulouse has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,070 hours of sunshine a year, Toulouse is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
08:0719:13
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 07:49–08:46 · evening 18:34–19:31
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:38–07:49 · evening 19:31–19:42
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 Toulouse in October?
In October, Toulouse is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Toulouse.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min08:07 – 19:13
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 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 snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %61 %
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 Toulouse
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 Toulouse, 45 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 6 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 Toulouse
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 Toulouse: 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, Toulouse has about 9 rainy days with 59 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Toulouse
How breezy and how cloudy Toulouse 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 Toulouse typically peaks at 17 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 59 % of the sky over Toulouse: 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 Toulouse
How often the day gets hot in Toulouse (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, Toulouse 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Toulouse
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 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, 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 | 23 | 10° | 3° | 2.9 h | 11 | 63 |
| FebruaryFeb | 40 | 11° | 3° | 4.2 h | 9 | 45 |
| MarchMar | 56 | 15° | 5° | 5.6 h | 11 | 60 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 17° | 8° | 6.3 h | 11 | 75 |
| MayMay | 75 | 21° | 11° | 6.8 h | 12 | 80 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 25° | 15° | 7.7 h | 9 | 68 |
| JulyJul | 85 | 28° | 17° | 8.3 h | 8 | 55 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 28° | 18° | 7.9 h | 8 | 67 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 24° | 15° | 7.0 h | 8 | 52 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 20° | 12° | 5.0 h | 9 | 59 |
| NovemberNov | 42 | 14° | 7° | 3.3 h | 12 | 74 |
| DecemberDec | 28 | 11° | 4° | 2.9 h | 11 | 57 |
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
43.60° N, 1.44° E · 150 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Toulouse
The best time to visit Toulouse is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from June to October. The wettest month is May with 80 mm of precipitation.
Toulouse through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Toulouse in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 15–21 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Toulouse in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Toulouse in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–24 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Toulouse in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–11 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Toulouse for you.
Your best months: June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Toulouse
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 Toulouse: score 85 against 75. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 75 | 85better |
| Day high | 20° | 28° |
| Night low | 12° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 59 mm | 55 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 4 |
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, Jun – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May
12 or more rainy days
Toulouse month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January10° · 3 h
In January, Toulouse is cold: 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 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Toulouse.
Toulouse in January40February11° · 4 h
In February, Toulouse is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Toulouse.
Toulouse in February56March15° · 6 h
In March, Toulouse is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Toulouse.
Toulouse in March72April17° · 6 h
In April, Toulouse is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Toulouse.
Toulouse in April75May21° · 7 h
In May, Toulouse is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Toulouse.
Toulouse in May84June25° · 8 h
In June, Toulouse is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Toulouse.
Toulouse in June85July28° · 8 h
In July, Toulouse is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Toulouse.
Toulouse in July82August28° · 8 h
In August, Toulouse is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Toulouse.
Toulouse in August85September24° · 7 h
In September, Toulouse 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 falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Toulouse.
Toulouse in September75October20° · 5 h
In October, Toulouse is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Toulouse.
Toulouse in October42November14° · 3 h
In November, Toulouse is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Toulouse.
Toulouse in November28December11° · 3 h
In December, Toulouse is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Toulouse.
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Toulouse vs. Carcassonne
In October the holiday weather in Toulouse and Carcassonne is about equally good (score 75 vs. 73). During the day Carcassonne is 1 °C cooler than Toulouse.
| in October | Toulouse | Carcassonne |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 75 | 73 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Toulouse ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 9ToulouseThis page20°75
Planning a trip to Toulouse
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Toulouse 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.
Toulouse has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26).
- 67
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 83
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 75
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 26
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 35 min
- Distance
- 890 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 Toulouse
When is the best time to visit Toulouse?
The best time to visit Toulouse 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 Toulouse?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Toulouse?
The wettest month is May with 80 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 45 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Toulouse get?
Toulouse gets around 2,070 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.3 hours a day; in January there are 2.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Toulouse in?
Toulouse uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Toulouse?
A nonstop flight from London to Toulouse takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 890 km.
Which school holidays are best for Toulouse?
Toulouse has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 67, May half-term 77, Summer holidays 83, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 26.
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