When to go · Annecy
Annecy in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun, Sep). Across France: Autumn colour in Burgundy and Alsace; still mild in Provence. Autumn school holidays late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Low
- France overall
- Prices
- Medium
- France overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun, Sep). Across France: Autumn colour in Burgundy and Alsace; still mild in Provence. Autumn school holidays late in the month.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- AnnecyHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 46 °F (8 °C), rain on about 10 days
- Mountains, France · Chamonix, Annecy, Pyreneesfine
Skiing mid-December to April; hiking and lifts late June to early September. Many resorts close in May and November.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · France overall
- Low
- Prices · France overall
- Medium
France overall: Autumn colour in Burgundy and Alsace; still mild in Provence. Autumn school holidays late in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Annecy, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Jun: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Oct: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Jun: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 10 (better)
Jun: 11
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jun: High
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jun: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jun: 0
October: Outside the best window (Jun, Sep). Across France: Autumn colour in Burgundy and Alsace; still mild in Provence. Autumn school holidays late in the month.
June: Inside Annecy's best window: Jun, Sep.
Annecy: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast