Paris vs Ghent

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 Ghent sees 3 sunshine hours and 3 rain days.

Paris sits in the comfortable travel range at 16°C. Ghent is cooler at 5°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Ghent is the stronger choice in October. Paris receives 3 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Paris reaches an average high of 16°C (61°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Ghent averages 5°C (41°F) for the high and -7°C (19°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. There is a notable 11°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.

Paris receives approximately 61 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Ghent sees 40 mm over 3 rain days. That makes Ghent the drier option by 8 rain days and 21 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.