Biarritz · SummerMonth summary
Biarritz weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
18°C – 24°C
🌧 Rainy days
33% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Biarritz in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.
❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Biarritz. July remains slightly better (+0.1 pts).
By trip type
Biarritz in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Summer in Biarritz brings pleasant temperatures (24°C) and long sunny days (12.1h of sunshine). Expect rain on 33% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Biarritz averages 24°C, 33% rainy days and 12.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10.
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Comparison
August vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Biarritz in August
Is August a good time to visit Biarritz?
August is an excellent time to visit Biarritz (score 8.0/10). With 24°C, 12.1h of sunshine and 33% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Biarritz in August?
With 24°C and 12.1h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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