Espelette Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Espelette is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Espelette, 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 5°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Espelette experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1367 mm of precipitation annually. Espelette experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 154 mm in November, the wettest month, and 82 mm in July, the driest month.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
Espelette can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.0 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Espelette.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 81%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 72%. 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 Espelette in France
During the months of May, June, July, August, September and October 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 154 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 82 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 211 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
