Nuit Blanche
First Saturday of October (usually)
An all-night contemporary art festival across the city. You'll walk for hours after dark — warm layers and comfortable boots.
Highs17°C (63°F)
Lows10°C (50°F)
Rainy days~10
Daylight10.5 h
CrowdsModerate
October averages for Paris-Montsouris. Source
October turns golden and cooler with more rain. Nuit Blanche (all-night art festival) is usually early in the month. Swap to knits, ankle boots and a waterproof outer layer.
☀️ By day
Knit, trench or wool blazer, dark jeans and ankle boots.
🌙 Evening
Warmer coat for Nuit Blanche or late dinners around 10°C.
What's on in October
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Fondation Louis Vuitton and gallery season
Autumn
New exhibitions open after the summer break; smart-casual layers look right in galleries.
October packing essentials
Your October outfit list
- Trench coat or wool blazerShop Amazon ↗
- Knit sweaterShop Amazon ↗
- Dark jeansShop Amazon ↗
- Midi skirt + tightsKurta with leggings + long cardiganShop Amazon ↗
- Ankle bootsShop Amazon ↗
- Mac or field jacketShop Amazon ↗
- Knit sweaterShop Amazon ↗
- Dark jeansShop Amazon ↗
- Oxford shirtsShop Amazon ↗
- Leather boots or sneakersShop Amazon ↗
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Dress code
- Neutral, well-fitted basics (navy, black, beige, white) blend in; loud prints and logos stand out.
- Cover shoulders inside churches such as Notre-Dame and Sacré-Cœur; a scarf works.
- Leave gym wear and flip-flops for the hotel — smart sneakers or loafers are the local default.