Arcachon Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum 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, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 6°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Arcachon Precipitation page.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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 87%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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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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