Arcachon weather and climate
Arcachon weather and climate
Day
23 °C
Night
13 °C
Sea
20 °C
Precipitation
76 mm
in month
Rainy days
9 days
in month
Daylight
12 hours
average
Sunshine
6 hours
average
Humidity
76 %
Day
23 °C
Night
13 °C
Sea
20 °C
Precipitation
76 mm
in month
Rainy days
9 days
in month
Daylight
12 hours
average
Sunshine
6 hours
average
Humidity
76 %
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Weather overview for Arcachon
Weather overview
Arcachon (France) in general has a mild climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 10.7 °C (51.3 °F) in January to 25.8 °C (78.4 °F) in August. Temperatures during the night go from 3.3 °C (37.9 °F) in January to 15.2 °C (59.4 °F) in August. The driest month is July with just 7 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is November with 13 days of rain. Sea temperatures are in the following range: 11.6 °C (52.8 °F) in February to 21.3 °C (70.3 °F) in August.
January weather
The day temperature reaches its minimum, its value is 10.7 °C (51.3 °F) in Arcachon, while the sea temperature continues to descent, the value of this measure is 12.2 °C (54.0 °F). The rainfall amount descent's start could be observed, the value of this measure is 89 mm (3.51 in). The maximum of the wind speed is observable in January. The humidity reaches its maximum in January. The minimum of the night temperature can be noticed, the value of this measure is 3.3 °C (37.9 °F).
February weather
The minimum of the sea temperature is observable, its value is 11.6 °C (52.8 °F) in Arcachon, while the day temperature starts to rise, with its value being 11.9 °C (53.4 °F). The beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed, with its value being 11 days, while the rainfall amount descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 70 mm (2.77 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rise's start could be observed in February.
March weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed, the value of this measure is 15.6 °C (60.1 °F) in Arcachon, while the beginning of the rise of the night temperature could be noticed, with its value being 5.4 °C (41.7 °F). The number of rainy days descents similarly to the previous month, with its value of 11 days, and the descent of the rainfall amount can be observed too, the value of this measure is 62 mm (2.44 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 5 hours.
April weather
The sea temperature starts to rise in Arcachon, while the day temperature continues to rise, with its value of 17.3 °C (63.1 °F). The number of rainy days starts to rise, with its value of 11 days, and the rainfall amount rise's start could be observed as well in April. The rise of the night temperature can be observed, with its value of 7.1 °C (44.8 °F). The humidity is on its minimum, with its value being 74 %.
May weather
The sea temperature continues to rise, its value is 15.3 °C (59.6 °F) in Arcachon, and the rise of the day temperature can be observed as well. The beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed, and the number of rainy days descent's start could be observed as well, its value is 10 days. The night temperature rises similarly to the previous month, its value is 10.5 °C (50.9 °F). The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, its value is 6 hours.
June weather
The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F) in Arcachon, and the rise of the sea temperature can be observed as well, its value is 18.2 °C (64.7 °F). The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, and the rainfall amount continues to descent as well, with its value of 53 mm (2.07 in). The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, the value of this measure is 8 hours. The tourist season is about to start.
July weather
The tourist season is taking place in Arcachon. The rise of the day temperature can be observed, the value of this measure is 24.9 °C (76.8 °F), and the sea temperature rises similarly to the previous month too, with its value being 20.5 °C (68.8 °F). The number of rainy days reaches its minimum, with its value being 7 days, and the rainfall amount is on its minimum as well in July. The maximum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable, with its value being 8 hours.
August weather
The tourist season is close to its peak in Arcachon. The day temperature reaches its maximum, with its value of 25.8 °C (78.4 °F), and the maximum of the sea temperature is observable too, the value of this measure is 21.3 °C (70.3 °F). The rainfall amount starts to rise, its value is 53 mm (2.09 in). The maximum of the night temperature is observable, its value is 15.2 °C (59.4 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) descent's start could be observed.
September weather
There is pending tourist season this month in Arcachon. The beginning of the descent of the sea temperature could be noticed, with its value of 20.0 °C (68.0 °F), and the beginning of the descent of the day temperature could be noticed too. The beginning of the rise of the number of rainy days could be noticed, its value is 9 days, while the rainfall amount rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 76 mm (2.97 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) descents similarly to the previous month.
October weather
The descent of the sea temperature can be observed, the value of this measure is 17.7 °C (63.9 °F) in Arcachon, and the day temperature continues to descent too, with its value being 19.8 °C (67.6 °F). The rise of the rainfall amount can be observed, with its value of 87 mm (3.43 in), and the rise of the number of rainy days can be observed too, with its value being 11 days. The night temperature descents similarly to the previous month. The descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, the value of this measure is 5 hours.
November weather
The day temperature continues to descent, the value of this measure is 14.1 °C (57.4 °F) in Arcachon, and the sea temperature continues to descent too, with its value being 15.3 °C (59.6 °F). The maximum of the number of rainy days can be noticed, its value is 13 days, and the rainfall amount reaches its maximum too, its value is 109 mm (4.31 in). The descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, its value is 3 hours. The descent of the night temperature can be observed, with its value of 6.6 °C (43.9 °F).
December weather
The sea temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value of 13.4 °C (56.1 °F) in Arcachon, and the descent of the day temperature can be observed too. The beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed, the value of this measure is 12 days. The night temperature continues to descent, with its value of 4.4 °C (39.9 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its minimum in this month. The day length reaches its minimum in this month.
FAQs
Is June a good month to visit Arcachon?
June is a good month to visit Arcachon. You can expect just 8 days of rain during the month, taking an umbrella is not necessary. There are some people, who may feel a slight chill at 23.1 °C (73.6 °F), but others will feel perfectly fine. A sea temperature of 18.2 °C (64.7 °F) can seem colder to some, but others will call it refreshing. The temperature of 13.2 °C (55.8 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.
Is it hot in July in Arcachon?
In Arcachon in July, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.
Is there a wet season in Arcachon in August?
No, there is no wet season in Arcachon in August - you can expect 7 days of rain during the month.
What temperature can I expect during the day in September in Arcachon?
In September in Arcachon, the average daily temperatures will be 23.4 °C (74.1 °F). A comfortable temperature for most people, where it is neither too cold nor too hot, and a large number of activities can be carried out comfortably, including sunbathing by the water. Lighter clothing will be suitable - shorts, skirts, t-shirts, jackets; a light sweater and long trousers may also be useful.