French Basque Country, FranceQuick decision
When to visit French Basque Country?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
16°C–25°C in August
🌧 Least rain
35% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
January (47%)
📅 Best score
8.1/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
SurfingApril–October — Biarritz, Anglet and Guéthary.
GastronomyYear-round — Espelette pepper, sheep cheese, cider and pintxos.
HikingMay–October — La Rhune, Kakuetta gorge and GR10.
Basque VillagesYear-round — Ainhoa, Espelette, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
Festivals & CultureJuly–August — Bayonne festivals, Basque force and pelota.
Monthly climate data
French Basque Country weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 4°C | 10°C | 47% | 4.8 | 5.9h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 5°C | 13°C | 43% | 3.8 | 7.8h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 6°C | 14°C | 55% | 4.1 | 9.0h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 8°C | 16°C | 51% | 3.9 | 10.1h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 10°C | 18°C | 54% | 3.7 | 11.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 14°C | 23°C | 50% | 4.2 | 11.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 16°C | 24°C | 38% | 2.2 | 12.5h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 16°C | 25°C | 35% | 2.2 | 11.9h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 14°C | 23°C | 41% | 3.5 | 10.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 11°C | 20°C | 41% | 3.8 | 8.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 7°C | 14°C | 53% | 5.8 | 6.5h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 5°C | 12°C | 45% | 5.1 | 5.5h | 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, 53% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 5.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 24°C, 41% rainy days, 12.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 19°C, 45% rainy days, 8.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 12°C, 45% rainy days, 6.4h sunshine/day. Score: 4.3/10.
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FAQ
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August is ideal with 35% rainy days and 25°C.
January is the wettest month with 47% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 25°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.3/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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