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Troyes

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Troyes at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 25°
Sunshine a year
1,850 h
Rain a year
737 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
106 m

Climate in Troyes

Troyes 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 1,850 hours of sunshine a year, Troyes is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

60

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: May – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 10°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 16°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 14°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 12°

08:0118:57

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 07:42–08:44 · evening 18:14–19:16
Blue hour
Morning 07:30–07:42 · evening 19:16–19:28

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 Troyes in October?

In October, Troyes is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Troyes.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 56 min08:01 – 18:57
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+2Europe/Paris

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %85 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %17 %
  • 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

Sunshine hours in Troyes

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,850 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 7.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.0 hDaylight 10.9 hShare of daylight 37 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.0 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Troyes, 37 % 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.

Sun protection

UV index in Troyes

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 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

Rain in Troyes: 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.

Per year
737 mm on 130 days
Wettest month
Dec · 79 mm
Driest month
Sep · 52 mm
OctoberRainy days 11Rainfall 72 mm

In October, Troyes has about 11 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Troyes

How breezy and how cloudy Troyes 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.

Year average
18 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 21 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 16 km/h
OctoberWind 19 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Troyes 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.

Year average
65 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 56 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 76 %
OctoberCloud cover 68 %Sunshine 4.0 h

In October, cloud covers on average 68 % of the sky over Troyes: 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Troyes

How often the day gets hot in Troyes (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
9 days
Hottest month
Aug · 25 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 17 °C

In October, Troyes 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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Troyes

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 (1°), the warmest in July (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.

OctoberDay 17°Night 9°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan137°1°2.0 h1266
FebruaryFeb188°2°3.2 h1155
MarchMar3812°3°4.8 h1255
AprilApr6315°6°6.3 h1054
MayMay7719°10°7.0 h1265
JuneJun8323°14°7.7 h1057
JulyJul8424°15°7.8 h1058
AugustAug8425°15°7.5 h956
SeptemberSep8121°12°6.2 h952
OctoberOct6017°9°4.0 h1172
NovemberNov2511°5°2.3 h1269
DecemberDec107°2°1.8 h1379

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

48.30° N, 4.09° E · 106 m · Europe/Paris

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Troyes

The best time to visit Troyes is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. Rain is most frequent from November to December; the wettest month is December with 79 mm.

Troyes through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Troyes in spring

Mar – May

59

Fair

  • 12–19 °C by day
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Troyes in summer

Jun – Aug

84

Excellent

  • 23–25 °C by day
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

Troyes in autumn

Sep – Nov

55

Fair

  • 11–21 °C by day
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Troyes in winter

Dec – Feb

14

Poor

  • 7–8 °C by day
  • 2 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Troyes for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Troyes

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

July has the better holiday weather in Troyes: score 84 against 60. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Troyes
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score6084better
Day high17°24°
Night low9°15°
Sunshine4.0 h7.8 hbetter
Rainy days1110better
Rainfall72 mm58 mmbetter
Muggy days0better1

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

Nov – Dec

12 or more rainy days

Troyes month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

13January7° · 2 h

In January, Troyes is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Troyes.

Troyes in January
18February8° · 3 h

In February, Troyes is cold: daytime highs average 8 °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 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Troyes.

Troyes in February
38March12° · 5 h

In March, Troyes is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Troyes.

Troyes in March
63April15° · 6 h

In April, Troyes 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 54 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Troyes.

Troyes in April
77May19° · 7 h

In May, Troyes 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 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Troyes.

Troyes in May
83June23° · 8 h

In June, Troyes is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Troyes.

Troyes in June
84July24° · 8 h

In July, Troyes 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 is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Troyes.

Troyes in July
84August25° · 8 h

In August, Troyes 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 56 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Troyes.

Troyes in August
81September21° · 6 h

In September, Troyes 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 9 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Troyes.

Troyes in September
60October17° · 4 h

In October, Troyes is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Troyes.

Troyes in October
25November11° · 2 h

In November, Troyes 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 69 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Troyes.

Troyes in November
10December7° · 2 h

In December, Troyes 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 13 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Troyes.

Troyes in December
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Troyes vs. Auxerre

In October the holiday weather in Troyes and Auxerre is about equally good (score 60 vs. 61). During the day it is about as warm in Auxerre as in Troyes.

Troyes vs. Auxerre, in October
in OctoberTroyesAuxerre
Holiday score6061
Daytime high17°17°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1112
Best timeMay – SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberTroyes 17°Auxerre 17°
TroyesAuxerre
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Ranking

France in October: the best places

In October, Troyes ranks 7 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Lyon18°67
  2. 2Fontainebleau17°65
  3. 3Vichy17°65
  4. 4Tours18°65
  5. 5Orléans17°62
  6. 6Auxerre17°61
  7. 7TroyesThis page17°60
  8. 8Beaune17°60
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Planning a trip to Troyes

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Troyes 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.

Troyes has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    55

    Fair

    • 14 °C by day
    • 5.9 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    78

    Good

    • 20 °C by day
    • 7.1 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    84

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 25 °C by day
    • 7.6 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    60

    Good

    • 17 °C by day
    • 4.0 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    12

    Poor

    • 7 °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
480 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 Troyes

When is the best time to visit Troyes?

The best time to visit Troyes 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 Troyes?

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 Troyes?

Rain is most frequent from November to December; the wettest month is December with 79 mm. The driest month is September with 52 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Troyes get?

Troyes gets around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Troyes in?

Troyes uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

Which school holidays are best for Troyes?

Troyes has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 55, May half-term 78, Summer holidays 84, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 12.

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