Best time to visit Biarritz, France

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The best time to visit Biarritz is April-June

Biarritz is a place lots of people visit almost all year round, but if you’re looking for the best time to go, April-June is definitely the time you should visit. This is based on a number of factors such as the weather, cost of flights and accommodation, peak travel periods and more.

In summer, the average maximum temperature is around 24℃ (76℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 27℃ (81℉) on the hottest days of the year. In the winter, temperatures can get down to 1℃ (35℉) around January.

If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Biarritz when the days are longest, you should visit in July. The wet season in Biarritz falls around November, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in September instead.

If you want to learn everything you need to know about the best times to travel to Biarritz, the weather and stats by month and so much more, make sure you keep reading. Once you’re ready, we’ve included a bunch of our favourite online booking tools to help you find the best deals on flights, accommodation and anything else you’ll need for your trip. Happy reading!

Warmest month

August

Least rainfall

September

Most daylight

July

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Biarritz seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Biarritz as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Biarritz is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Biarritz

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Biarritz for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Biarritz climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Biarritz for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Biarritz in January

  • Average temperature: 9℃ (47℉)
  • Average high temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
  • Average low temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
  • Average humidity: 78%
  • Average sunny days: 12 days
  • Average rainfall: 92mm (4") over 17 days
12 days
of pure sunshine
17 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Biarritz in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Biarritz in February

  • Average temperature: 9℃ (47℉)
  • Average high temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
  • Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 12 days
  • Average rainfall: 65mm (3") over 15 days
  • Average snow days: 1 days
12 days
of pure sunshine
15 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Biarritz in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Biarritz in March

  • Average temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
  • Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 13 days
  • Average rainfall: 61mm (2") over 16 days
13 days
of pure sunshine
16 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Biarritz in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Biarritz in April

  • Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average low temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 10 days
  • Average rainfall: 56mm (2") over 18 days
10 days
of pure sunshine
18 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Biarritz in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Biarritz in May

  • Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average low temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
  • Average humidity: 79%
  • Average sunny days: 10 days
  • Average rainfall: 78mm (3") over 17 days
10 days
of pure sunshine
17 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Biarritz in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Biarritz in June

  • Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
  • Average humidity: 80%
  • Average sunny days: 11 days
  • Average rainfall: 55mm (2") over 15 days
11 days
of pure sunshine
15 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Biarritz in June, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Biarritz in July

  • Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
  • Average low temperature: 16℃ (62℉)
  • Average humidity: 79%
  • Average sunny days: 10 days
  • Average rainfall: 49mm (2") over 16 days
10 days
of pure sunshine
16 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Biarritz in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Biarritz in August

  • Average temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 13 days
  • Average rainfall: 43mm (2") over 15 days
13 days
of pure sunshine
15 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Biarritz in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Biarritz in September

  • Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 14 days
  • Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 14 days
14 days
of pure sunshine
14 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Biarritz in September, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.

Biarritz in October

  • Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average high temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
  • Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 17 days
  • Average rainfall: 57mm (2") over 13 days
17 days
of pure sunshine
13 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Biarritz in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Biarritz in November

  • Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average high temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
  • Average low temperature: 10℃ (51℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 11 days
  • Average rainfall: 119mm (5") over 17 days
11 days
of pure sunshine
17 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Biarritz in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Biarritz in December

  • Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
  • Average high temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 14 days
  • Average rainfall: 61mm (2") over 15 days
14 days
of pure sunshine
15 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Biarritz in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Biarritz is usually August, where temperatures tend to rise to around 24℃ (76℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Biarritz is generally around September. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in September first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Biarritz is generally around November, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of November too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Biarritz, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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