Quick decision
When to visit Biarritz?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
64°F–73°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 43°F | 54°F | 47% | 0.2in | 6.1h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 43°F | 57°F | 44% | 0.2in | 8.2h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 46°F | 57°F | 52% | 0.2in | 9.7h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 50°F | 61°F | 46% | 0.2in | 10.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 54°F | 64°F | 49% | 0.1in | 12.2h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 61°F | 72°F | 44% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 64°F | 73°F | 32% | 0.1in | 13.1h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 64°F | 75°F | 33% | 0.1in | 12.1h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 61°F | 72°F | 42% | 0.2in | 10.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 55°F | 68°F | 40% | 0.1in | 8.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 48°F | 59°F | 52% | 0.3in | 7.0h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 45°F | 55°F | 46% | 0.2in | 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°F, 49% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 23°F, 36% rainy days, 12.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 19°F, 45% rainy days, 8.9h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 13°F, 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°F.
January is the wettest month with 47% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 23°F.
In winter, the average score is 4.4/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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