When to go to Belle-Île-en-Mer?
Wind-cut cliffs face the open Atlantic on one coast while the Grands Sables lays out golden sand on the other. The jagged needles standing off Port-Coton have drawn painters for generations, catching the swell head on. Beneath the cliffs, the Apothicairerie cave opens up once the tide has dropped far enough.
The best time to go
For the best weather in Belle-Île-en-Mer, aim for April to September.
See also: Where to go in April? · Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July?
Month-by-month weather in Belle-Île-en-Mer
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.9 | 70 | 8 | 49 |
| February | 6.0 | 54 | 9 | 53 |
| March | 8.2 | 89 | 10 | 58 |
| April | 10.0 | 52 | 11 | 67 |
| May | 12.0 | 37 | 14 | 77 |
| June | 12.9 | 54 | 17 | 78 |
| July | 12.5 | 49 | 17 | 79 |
| August | 11.4 | 41 | 18 | 78 |
| September | 9.9 | 67 | 17 | 70 |
| October | 7.3 | 110 | 16 | 57 |
| November | 5.5 | 143 | 13 | 47 |
| December | 4.3 | 93 | 10 | 45 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Belle-Île-en-Mer, the sunniest month is June, and the driest is May (about 37 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 18°C). Over the year, an average of 860 mm of rain falls, and 6 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Belle-Île-en-Mer?
- Apothicairerie cave
- Grands Sables beach
- Pointe des Poulains
- Port-Coton and its sea stacks
Practical info
- Country: France (Morbihan)
- Airport: Lorient Bretagne Sud (LRT)
- Station: Quiberon (19 km)
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