When is the best time to go to Douarnenez

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Douarnenez, France. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Douarnenez weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Douarnenez are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Douarnenez January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 128mm 2.4hrs 10hrs 11°C

The weather in January in Douarnenez is characteristically cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Douarnenez for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Douarnenez and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Douarnenez with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Douarnenez February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 111mm 3.5hrs 11.3hrs 10°C

February in Douarnenez is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Douarnenez for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Douarnenez and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Douarnenez with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Douarnenez March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 89mm 4.5hrs 12.9hrs 10°C

The weather in March in Douarnenez is characteristically cool and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Douarnenez.

March is in the spring in Douarnenez and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Douarnenez with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Douarnenez April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 68mm 6.3hrs 14.7hrs 11°C

Douarnenez's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Douarnenez.

April is in the spring in Douarnenez and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Douarnenez with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Douarnenez May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 71mm 7.3hrs 16.3hrs 13°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Douarnenez and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Douarnenez.

May is in the spring in Douarnenez and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Douarnenez with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Douarnenez June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 57mm 7.8hrs 10hrs 15°C

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Douarnenez during the month of June

It is perhaps a good month to visit Douarnenez, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Douarnenez and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Douarnenez with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Douarnenez July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 48mm 8hrs 11.3hrs 17°C

July in Douarnenez is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Douarnenez, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Douarnenez and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Douarnenez with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Douarnenez weather in July »

August

Douarnenez August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 70mm 7.2hrs 12.9hrs 18°C

The weather in August in Douarnenez is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Douarnenez, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Douarnenez and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Douarnenez with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Douarnenez weather in August »

September

Douarnenez September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 91mm 6.1hrs 14.7hrs 17°C

Douarnenez's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Douarnenez.

September is in the fall / autumn in Douarnenez and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Douarnenez with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Douarnenez weather in September »

October

Douarnenez October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 93mm 4.5hrs 16.3hrs 15°C

October is a a little damp month in Douarnenez and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Douarnenez.

October is in the fall / autumn in Douarnenez and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Douarnenez with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Douarnenez November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 133mm 3.1hrs 10hrs 14°C

The weather in November in Douarnenez is characteristically cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Douarnenez for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Douarnenez and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Douarnenez with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Douarnenez weather in November »

December

Douarnenez December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 139mm 2.4hrs 11.3hrs 12°C

December in Douarnenez is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Douarnenez for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Douarnenez and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Douarnenez with around 139mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Douarnenez weather stats

Douarnenez weather statistics
Hottest month: August 20°C 68°F
Driest month: July 48mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: July 8hrs
Coldest month: January 8.9°C 48°F
Wettest month: December 139mm 5.5ins
Warmest sea: August 17.6°C 63.7°F
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