AI-generatedValence at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,310 h
- Rain a year
- 865 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 126 m
Climate in Valence
Valence has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,310 hours of sunshine a year, Valence is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.0 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 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
07:5418:58
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 07:36–08:34 · evening 18:18–19:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:25–07:36 · evening 19:16–19:27
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 Valence in October?
In October, Valence is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Valence.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 3 min07:54 – 18:58
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 62 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %56 %
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 Valence
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 Valence, 45 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Valence
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 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 75 min
- Olive skin
- about 100 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 Valence: 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, Valence has about 10 rainy days with 94 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Valence
How breezy and how cloudy Valence 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 Valence typically peaks at 16 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 62 % of the sky over Valence: 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 Valence
How often the day gets hot in Valence (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, Valence has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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
Snow in Valence
Snow is possible in Valence, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Valence.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Valence
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 (1°), the warmest in July (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June 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 | 8° | 1° | 3.3 h | 11 | 69 |
| FebruaryFeb | 33 | 10° | 2° | 4.7 h | 9 | 55 |
| MarchMar | 55 | 14° | 4° | 6.0 h | 10 | 62 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 17° | 7° | 6.9 h | 10 | 75 |
| MayMay | 81 | 21° | 11° | 7.7 h | 11 | 86 |
| JuneJun | 91 | 26° | 16° | 9.2 h | 8 | 58 |
| JulyJul | 86 | 28° | 18° | 10.0 h | 7 | 55 |
| AugustAug | 87 | 28° | 18° | 9.2 h | 7 | 55 |
| SeptemberSep | 87 | 23° | 14° | 7.3 h | 7 | 76 |
| OctoberOct | 74 | 18° | 10° | 5.0 h | 10 | 94 |
| NovemberNov | 35 | 12° | 5° | 3.5 h | 11 | 111 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | 9° | 2° | 3.1 h | 12 | 72 |
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
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Best time to visit Valence
The best time to visit Valence is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is November with 111 mm of precipitation.
Valence through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Valence in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–21 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Valence in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–28 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Valence in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 12–23 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Valence in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–10 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Valence for you.
Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Valence
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Valence: score 91 against 74. In June, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 74 | 91better |
| Day high | 18° | 26° |
| Night low | 10° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 94 mm | 58 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 – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Jan
Snow on 2 or more days
Valence month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January8° · 3 h
In January, Valence is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Valence.
Valence in January33February10° · 5 h
In February, Valence is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 55 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Valence.
Valence in February55March14° · 6 h
In March, Valence is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Valence.
Valence in March74April17° · 7 h
In April, Valence is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Valence.
Valence in April81May21° · 8 h
In May, Valence is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Valence.
Valence in May91June26° · 9 h
In June, Valence is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Valence.
Valence in June86July28° · 10 h
In July, Valence is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Valence.
Valence in July87August28° · 9 h
In August, Valence is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 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 Valence.
Valence in August87September23° · 7 h
In September, Valence 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 falls on about 7 days, adding up to 76 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Valence.
Valence in September74October18° · 5 h
In October, Valence is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Valence.
Valence in October35November12° · 4 h
In November, Valence is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 111 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Valence.
Valence in November17December9° · 3 h
In December, Valence 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 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Valence.
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Valence vs. Grenoble
In October Valence has the better holiday weather (score 74 vs. 68). During the day it is about as warm in Grenoble as in Valence. Grenoble gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Valence | Grenoble |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 74 | 68 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
France in October: the best places
In October, Valence ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 5Orange20°81
- 6Arles21°81
- 7Grasse19°80
- 8Nîmes20°78
- 9ValenceThis page18°74
Planning a trip to Valence
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Valence 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.
Valence has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16).
- 68
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 83
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 74
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 16
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 30 min
- Distance
- 830 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 Valence
When is the best time to visit Valence?
The best time to visit Valence 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 Valence?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Valence?
The wettest month is November with 111 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 55 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Valence get?
Valence gets around 2,310 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.0 hours a day; in December there are 3.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Valence in?
Valence uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Valence?
A nonstop flight from London to Valence takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 830 km.
Which school holidays are best for Valence?
Valence has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 68, May half-term 83, Summer holidays 87, October half-term 74, Christmas holidays 16.
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