In general the best time to visit Biarritz is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +25°C in August and it has 5 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, July, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Biarritz in different months
This is the average weather in Biarritz for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 198 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 147 mm in November.
Climate in Biarritz
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Biarritz for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+23°C
+27°C
+28°C
+32°C
+35°C
+43°C
+40°C
+40°C
+37°C
+33°C
+28°C
+25°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+12°C
+13°C
+15°C
+16°C
+19°C
+22°C
+24°C
+25°C
+23°C
+20°C
+15°C
+13°C
Minimum Temperature
-11°C
-6°C
-6°C
0°C
+4°C
+8°C
+11°C
+10°C
+6°C
+1°C
-4°C
-8°C
Avg. water temperature
+13°C
+13°C
+14°C
+16°C
+19°C
+22°C
+23°C
+23°C
+23°C
+21°C
+18°C
+16°C
Humidity, %
77
74
73
75
77
79
79
78
77
76
78
76
Rain, mm
125
103
102
124
119
92
86
93
93
119
147
130
Snow, mm
4
4
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
Sunny Days
4
5
6
5
4
4
5
5
7
7
5
5
Cloud Days
7
6
7
5
6
7
9
8
6
7
6
7
Rainy Days
18
15
18
19
19
16
14
15
14
16
17
17
Snowy Days
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Biarritz during the whole year:
The hottest month in Biarritz is August with average maximum temperature going up to +25°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +6°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Biarritz during the whole year:
Biarritz achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +21°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +12°C in average.
When can you swim in Biarritz?
You can swim in Biarritz from August to August:
In August the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Biarritz looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Biarritz is July with average humidity going up to 79%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 73%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Biarritz during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is September with approximately 7 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 93 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 17 rainy days and 147 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Biarritz during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 1 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Biarritz:
What is the hottest month in Biarritz?
The hottest month in Biarritz is August with average maximum temperature of +25°C.
What is the coldest month in Biarritz?
The coldest month in Biarritz is January with minimum temperatures of +6°C.
Is Biarritz worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Biarritz could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Biarritz?
if you're looking to visit Biarritz when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, December, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 86 mm of rain.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Biarritz, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.