When to go to Arcachon?
The Dune du Pilat climbs 110 m above the pines, the highest in Europe, and the effort pays out in ocean on one side and forest on the other. Behind the seafront, the Ville d'Hiver keeps its Belle Époque villas among the trees, all verandas and carved timber. Oyster huts round the bay serve what they farm, and Cap-Ferret is a boat ride across.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Arcachon, aim for May to September.
See also: Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Arcachon
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.7 | 92 | 8 | 50 |
| February | 6.8 | 105 | 9 | 52 |
| March | 8.1 | 120 | 11 | 55 |
| April | 9.7 | 98 | 13 | 64 |
| May | 12.0 | 79 | 16 | 74 |
| June | 11.8 | 152 | 20 | 70 |
| July | 12.8 | 41 | 21 | 83 |
| August | 12.1 | 74 | 22 | 81 |
| September | 10.3 | 111 | 19 | 70 |
| October | 7.5 | 142 | 17 | 57 |
| November | 6.3 | 171 | 13 | 47 |
| December | 5.1 | 119 | 9 | 45 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Arcachon, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is July (about 41 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 22°C). Over the year, an average of 1,304 mm of rain falls, and 5 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Arcachon?
- Dune du Pilat (110 m, Europe's highest)
- Ville d'Hiver (Belle Époque villas)
- Cap-Ferret (day trip)
- Pereire beach
Practical info
- Country: France (Gironde)
- Station: Arcachon
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