Douarnenez Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Douarnenez, Brittany, France, sees a moderate range of temperatures across the year, from 20°C (68°F) in August down to 11°C (52°F) in February.

With around 1127 mm (44 in) of annual rainfall, Douarnenez has a notably wet climate. The wettest month is December. The sunniest month is July, with 7.6 hours of sunshine per day on average.

Monthly Temperature in Douarnenez

The weather in Douarnenez changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 11°C (52°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 16°C (61°F) in August to 7°C (45°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Douarnenez

Douarnenez experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1127 mm (44 in) of precipitation annually. Douarnenez can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 146 mm (5.7 in) of precipitation over 21 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 57 mm (2.2 in) of precipitation spread across 13 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Douarnenez Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine Hours in Douarnenez

Douarnenez can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Brest, France (40 KM, 24 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Brest, France (40 KM, 24 Miles).

Daily percentage of sunshine

Data from: Brest, France (40 KM, 24 Miles).

Humidity in Douarnenez by Month

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 86%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 81%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

Data from: Brest, France (40 KM, 24 Miles).

Douarnenez 3-Day Forecast

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Best Time to Visit Douarnenez

The best time to visit Douarnenez is during June, July, August and September, when the weather provides comfortable temperatures between 18°C (64°F) and 20°C (68°F). With rainfall of 57 mm (2.2 in) to 72 mm (2.8 in), you can expect pleasant weather during your visit in these months.

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