Pyrénées-Atlantiques Weather & Climate: France

Climate by month across the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Whether you're visiting the Pyrénées-Atlantiques in France during the peak of August (25°C (77°F)) or the cooler months around January (12°C (54°F)), knowing what to pack starts with understanding the local climate. Our overview is based on data from Biarritz, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 20°C (68°F) and 25°C (77°F).

Precipitation in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in November with 172 mm (6.8 in) of rain, while July stays relatively dry with 72 mm (2.8 in).

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for July, when daylight hours are at their peak.

Explore the Pyrénées-Atlantiques by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques - and find the best time to visit. (based on Biarritz)

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Biarritz Anglet Pau Bayonne Socoa
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Climate map of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Biarritz 13°C (55°F) 25°C (77°F) 7°C (45°F) 18°C (64°F) 1350 mm (53 in) 1,895 hours
Anglet 13°C (55°F) 25°C (77°F) 7°C (45°F) 18°C (64°F) 1336 mm (53 in) 1,895 hours
Pau 11°C (52°F) 27°C (81°F) 3°C (37°F) 16°C (61°F) 1420 mm (56 in)
Bayonne 13°C (55°F) 26°C (79°F) 6°C (43°F) 18°C (64°F) 1305 mm (51 in) 1,895 hours
Socoa 12°C (54°F) 25°C (77°F) 6°C (43°F) 18°C (64°F) 1422 mm (56 in) 1,895 hours

Places in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France

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