Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for October
| Metric | Bath | Paris | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 14°C (57°F) | 16°C (61°F)▲ | Paris |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 8°C (46°F) | 9°C (48°F)▲ | Paris |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 12 days | 11 days▲ | Paris |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 73 mm | 61 mm▲ | Paris |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 6h/day | 6h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 22 km/h | 18 km/h▲ | Paris |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Paris edges ahead as the better destination in October. Paris offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Bath sees 6 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.
Bath is on the cooler side at 14°C, requiring warmer clothing. Paris is also comfortable at 16°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Paris is the stronger choice in October.
Bath reaches an average high of 14°C (57°F) and drops to 8°C (46°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Paris averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.
Bath receives approximately 73 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Paris sees 61 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Paris the drier option by 1 rain day and 12 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 14°C, lows of 8°C, 12 rain days
Highs of 16°C, lows of 9°C, 11 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes. These items are useful in either destination during October.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. October is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Bath | Paris | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 7°C | 12d | 7°C | 12d |
| Feb | 8°C | 10d | 8°C | 10d |
| Mar | 10°C | 11d | 12°C | 11d |
| Apr | 13°C | 12d | 15°C | 11d |
| May | 16°C | 12d | 19°C | 11d |
| Jun | 18°C | 11d | 22°C | 10d |
| Jul | 20°C | 12d | 24°C | 10d |
| Aug | 20°C | 11d | 24°C | 9d |
| Sep | 18°C | 10d | 21°C | 8d |
| Oct | 14°C | 12d | 16°C | 11d |
| Nov | 10°C | 13d | 11°C | 11d |
| Dec | 8°C | 12d | 7°C | 12d |
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