Arcachon Climate by Month
The climate in Arcachon is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Arcachon, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 12°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 6°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Arcachon receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 889 mm. Arcachon can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 107 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days. In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 49 mm of rainfall, spread across 11 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Arcachon can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.8 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Arcachon.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Arcachon in France
During the months of May, June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 107 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 49 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 249 hours of sunshine.
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