Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Reims in October
Reims cools off: highs slip to 60°F (16°C), from 69°F in September, with lows of 44°F (7°C) and about 2.4 in (62 mm) of rain.
It scores 77/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 60°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 44°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 2.4 in (62 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 29 min
- Comfort score
- 77/100 · Great
What October feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 60°F (16°C), good for long walks.
Lows average 44°F (7°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.4 in (62 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May – July and September).
- Comfort slips from 89/100 in September to 77/100.
- Our Paris & Reims route is planned for Dec – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — October falls outside it.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 44°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Reims in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Avenue de Champagne
Épernay street of champagne houses including Moët & Chandon, lit up for the Habits de Lumière festival each December.
Why now October scores 77/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Pommery
Estate with Elizabethan-style buildings over 18 km of chalk galleries reached by a 116-step staircase.
Palace of Tau
Former archbishop's palace beside the cathedral, holding coronation treasures and original statues from the facade.
Basilica of Saint-Remi
Romanesque abbey church built around the tomb of Saint Remi, quieter than the cathedral and just as long inside.
Reims Christmas Market
Chalets along Place Drouet d'Erlon and around the cathedral selling crafts, biscuits roses and mulled wine.
Nearby in October
- Paris in October~81 mi · highs 62°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Brussels in October~111 mi · highs 60°F, 2.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Ghent in October~125 mi · highs 59°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bruges in October~139 mi · highs 59°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Reims in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Reims?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 77/100 against a best of 89 in May – July and September. Expect highs of 60°F (16°C) and 2.4 in (62 mm) of rain.
How cold is Reims in October?
Average highs are 60°F (16°C) and average lows 44°F (7°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Reims in October?
Some: about 2.4 in (62 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.1 in (740 mm).
What should I pack for Reims in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 44°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Reims in October?
Share this October plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.