French Basque Country, FranceQuick decision
When to visit French Basque Country?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
61°F–77°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 39°F | 50°F | 47% | 0.2in | 5.9h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 41°F | 55°F | 43% | 0.1in | 7.8h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 43°F | 57°F | 55% | 0.2in | 9.0h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 46°F | 61°F | 51% | 0.2in | 10.1h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 50°F | 64°F | 54% | 0.1in | 11.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 57°F | 73°F | 50% | 0.2in | 11.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 61°F | 75°F | 38% | 0.1in | 12.5h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 61°F | 77°F | 35% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 57°F | 73°F | 41% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 52°F | 68°F | 41% | 0.1in | 8.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 45°F | 57°F | 53% | 0.2in | 6.5h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 41°F | 54°F | 45% | 0.2in | 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°F, 53% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 5.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 24°F, 41% rainy days, 12.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 19°F, 45% rainy days, 8.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 12°F, 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°F.
January is the wettest month with 47% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 25°F.
In winter, the average score is 4.3/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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