Brest Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Brest sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be pleasant at the high end
to roughly cold at the low end.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Brest, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in August to a chilly 11°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 6°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Brest experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1018 mm of precipitation annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, December, sees around 121 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, July, still receives a respectable 56 mm of rainfall.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
In Brest, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.1 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 10°C in January to 16°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 86%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 81%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s to 5 m/s. It is lower in June, July, August, September, October and November and higher in January, February, March, April, May and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Brest in France
During the months of July and August 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 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 121 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 56 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 229 hours of sunshine.
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