Biarritz, FranceQuick decision
When to visit Biarritz?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
18°C–23°C in July
🌧 Least rain
32% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (47%)
📅 Best score
8.1/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
SurfingApril–October — Côte des Basques, Grande Plage and coastal spots.
Basque FoodYear-round — Espelette pepper, axoa, Basque cake and pintxos.
BeachesJune–September — Grande Plage, Miramar and corniche beaches.
ThalassotherapyYear-round — marine treatments, spa and ocean-facing wellness.
Monthly climate data
Biarritz weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 6°C | 12°C | 47% | 4.9 | 6.1h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 6°C | 14°C | 44% | 4.2 | 8.2h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 8°C | 14°C | 52% | 4.2 | 9.7h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 10°C | 16°C | 46% | 3.9 | 10.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 12°C | 18°C | 49% | 3.6 | 12.2h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 16°C | 22°C | 44% | 3.7 | 12.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 18°C | 23°C | 32% | 2.0 | 13.1h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 18°C | 24°C | 33% | 2.3 | 12.1h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 16°C | 22°C | 42% | 4.0 | 10.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 13°C | 20°C | 40% | 3.7 | 8.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 9°C | 15°C | 52% | 7.3 | 7.0h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 7°C | 13°C | 46% | 5.5 | 5.9h | 4.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 49% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 23°C, 36% rainy days, 12.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 19°C, 45% rainy days, 8.9h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 13°C, 46% rainy days, 6.7h sunshine/day. Score: 4.4/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 32% rainy days and 23°C.
January is the wettest month with 47% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 23°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.4/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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