AI-generatedVichy at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,890 h
- Rain a year
- 813 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 266 m
Climate in Vichy
Vichy has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year, Vichy is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.2 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 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
08:0219:02
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 07:43–08:42 · evening 18:21–19:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:31–07:43 · evening 19:21–19:32
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.
What is the weather like in Vichy in October?
In October, Vichy 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 73 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Vichy.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 1 min08:02 – 19:02
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %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 %93 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- 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 hours in Vichy
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 4.1 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Vichy, 37 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 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 Vichy
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 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 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 Vichy: 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, Vichy has about 11 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Vichy
How breezy and how cloudy Vichy 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 Vichy typically peaks at 15 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 66 % of the sky over Vichy: mostly cloudy, with about 4.1 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 Vichy
How often the day gets hot in Vichy (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, Vichy 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
Snow in Vichy
Snow is possible in Vichy, 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 Vichy.
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 Vichy
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 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 | 12 | 7° | 1° | 2.3 h | 12 | 64 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 9° | 1° | 3.4 h | 10 | 49 |
| MarchMar | 43 | 12° | 3° | 5.0 h | 11 | 62 |
| AprilApr | 61 | 16° | 6° | 6.0 h | 12 | 71 |
| MayMay | 73 | 19° | 10° | 6.6 h | 13 | 82 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 24° | 14° | 7.5 h | 11 | 69 |
| JulyJul | 86 | 25° | 15° | 8.2 h | 10 | 62 |
| AugustAug | 84 | 26° | 16° | 7.9 h | 10 | 67 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 22° | 12° | 6.3 h | 9 | 66 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 17° | 9° | 4.1 h | 11 | 73 |
| NovemberNov | 26 | 11° | 5° | 2.7 h | 13 | 78 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 8° | 2° | 2.0 h | 13 | 71 |
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
46.13° N, 3.43° E · 266 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Vichy
The best time to visit Vichy is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from June to October. Rain is most frequent in May and from November to January; the wettest month is May with 82 mm.
Vichy through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Vichy in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 12–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Vichy in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–26 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Vichy in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–22 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Vichy in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–9 °C by day
- 3 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 Vichy for you.
Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Vichy
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 Vichy: score 86 against 65. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 65 | 86better |
| Day high | 17° | 25° |
| Night low | 9° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 8.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 73 mm | 62 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 – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May, Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Vichy month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January7° · 2 h
In January, Vichy 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 64 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vichy.
Vichy in January21February9° · 3 h
In February, Vichy is cold: daytime highs average 9 °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 10 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vichy.
Vichy in February43March12° · 5 h
In March, Vichy 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 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Vichy.
Vichy in March61April16° · 6 h
In April, Vichy is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Vichy.
Vichy in April73May19° · 7 h
In May, Vichy 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 13 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Vichy.
Vichy in May80June24° · 8 h
In June, Vichy is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Vichy.
Vichy in June86July25° · 8 h
In July, Vichy 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 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Vichy.
Vichy in July84August26° · 8 h
In August, Vichy is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 67 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Vichy.
Vichy in August81September22° · 6 h
In September, Vichy is warm: daytime highs average 22 °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 66 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Vichy.
Vichy in September65October17° · 4 h
In October, Vichy 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 73 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Vichy.
Vichy in October26November11° · 3 h
In November, Vichy is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vichy.
Vichy in November10December8° · 2 h
In December, Vichy is cold: daytime highs average 8 °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 71 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vichy.
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Vichy vs. Clermont-Ferrand
In October the holiday weather in Vichy and Clermont-Ferrand is about equally good (score 65 vs. 61). During the day Clermont-Ferrand is 1 °C cooler than Vichy.
| in October | Vichy | Clermont-Ferrand |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 65 | 61 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Vichy
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Vichy 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.
Vichy has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 56
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 85
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 65
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 2.2 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 20 min
- Distance
- 660 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 Vichy
When is the best time to visit Vichy?
The best time to visit Vichy 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 Vichy?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Vichy?
Rain is most frequent in May and from November to January; the wettest month is May with 82 mm. The driest month is February with 49 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Vichy get?
Vichy gets around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.2 hours a day; in December there are 2.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Vichy in?
Vichy uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Vichy?
A nonstop flight from London to Vichy takes about 1 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 660 km.
Which school holidays are best for Vichy?
Vichy has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 56, May half-term 74, Summer holidays 85, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 11.
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