AI-generatedAvranches at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 19.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,640 h
- Rain a year
- 974 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 101 m
Climate in Avranches
Avranches has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 1,640 hours of sunshine a year, Avranches is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Avranches
The best time to visit Avranches is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 19.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from June to September. Rain is frequent in May and from October to March; the wettest month is December with 116 mm.
Avranches through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Avranches in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 12–18 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Avranches in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 21–23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Avranches in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 12–21 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Avranches in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–9 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May, Oct – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
08:2419:18
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 08:04–09:07 · evening 18:35–19:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:52–08:04 · evening 19:38–19:50
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Avranches compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The sea cools from 17° to 15°. The days get 1.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 7° |
| Sea | 17° | 15° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.1 h |
What is the weather like in Avranches in October?
In October, Avranches is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Avranches.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 55 min08:24 – 19:18
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %25 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Avranches
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Avranches: score 51 against 6. In August, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in August. August has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 6 | 51better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 14° |
| Sea | 16.2° | 19.2° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 6.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 100 mm | 71 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Avranches month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
5January8° · Sea 9° · 2.1 h
In January, Avranches is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 96 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Avranches.
Avranches in January8February9° · Sea 8° · 3.0 h
In February, Avranches is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Avranches.
Avranches in February10March12° · Sea 9° · 4.0 h
In March, Avranches is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Avranches.
Avranches in March18April15° · Sea 11° · 5.6 h
In April, Avranches is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Avranches.
Avranches in April18May18° · Sea 13° · 6.2 h
In May, Avranches is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Avranches.
Avranches in May35June21° · Sea 16° · 6.7 h
In June, Avranches is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Avranches.
Avranches in June49July23° · Sea 18° · 6.8 h
In July, Avranches is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Avranches – and yet one of the best months here.
Avranches in July51August23° · Sea 19° · 6.2 h
In August, Avranches is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Avranches – and yet one of the best months here.
Avranches in August32September21° · Sea 18° · 5.4 h
In September, Avranches is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Avranches.
Avranches in September6October16° · Sea 16° · 3.4 h
In October, Avranches is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Avranches.
Avranches in October4November12° · Sea 13° · 2.4 h
In November, Avranches is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 103 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Avranches.
Avranches in November4December9° · Sea 10° · 2.0 h
In December, Avranches is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 116 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Avranches.
Avranches in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Avranches
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (3°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5 | 8° | 3° | 8.8° | 2.1 h | 14 | 96 |
| FebruaryFeb | 8 | 9° | 3° | 8.1° | 3.0 h | 12 | 76 |
| MarchMar | 10 | 12° | 5° | 8.6° | 4.0 h | 13 | 73 |
| AprilApr | 18 | 15° | 6° | 10.6° | 5.6 h | 11 | 67 |
| MayMay | 18 | 18° | 9° | 13.1° | 6.2 h | 13 | 73 |
| JuneJun | 35 | 21° | 12° | 15.9° | 6.7 h | 11 | 64 |
| JulyJul | 49 | 23° | 14° | 18.0° | 6.8 h | 12 | 67 |
| AugustAug | 51 | 23° | 14° | 19.2° | 6.2 h | 11 | 71 |
| SeptemberSep | 32 | 21° | 11° | 18.4° | 5.4 h | 11 | 69 |
| OctoberOct | 6 | 16° | 9° | 16.2° | 3.4 h | 15 | 100 |
| NovemberNov | 4 | 12° | 6° | 13.2° | 2.4 h | 15 | 103 |
| DecemberDec | 4 | 9° | 4° | 10.4° | 2.0 h | 15 | 116 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
48.68° N, 1.36° W · 101 m · Europe/Paris
Sea temperature in Avranches
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.3 – 16.9 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Avranches ranges from 8.1 °C in February to 19.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 18.5 and 20.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8.8° | 7.3° | 9.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 8.1° | 7.1° | 9.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 8.6° | 7.3° | 9.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 10.6° | 9.6° | 11.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 13.1° | 12.2° | 14.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.9° | 15.0° | 17.4° | cold |
| JulyJul | 18.0° | 16.9° | 19.5° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 19.2° | 18.5° | 20.1° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 18.4° | 17.5° | 19.2° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 16.2° | 15.3° | 16.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 13.2° | 12.4° | 14.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 10.4° | 9.7° | 11.2° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Avranches
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.4 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Avranches, 31 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Avranches: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Avranches has about 15 rainy days with 100 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Avranches
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 55 min
- Fair skin
- about 70 min
- Light brown skin
- about 100 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Avranches
How breezy and how cloudy Avranches is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Avranches typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Oct – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Avranches: mostly cloudy, with about 3.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Avranches
How often the day gets hot in Avranches (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Avranches has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Avranches
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Avranches in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Avranches has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 50) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5).
- 16
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 21
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 6
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 5
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 320 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Avranches vs Granville
In October the holiday weather in Avranches and Granville is about equally good (score 6 vs 6). During the day it is about as warm in Granville as in Avranches. The sea is about equally warm. Granville gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Avranches | Granville |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 6 | 6 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sea | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Avranches
When is the best time to visit Avranches?
The best time to visit Avranches is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Avranches?
The sea temperature in Avranches ranges from 8.1 °C in February to 19.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Avranches in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 16.2 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Avranches?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Avranches?
Rain is frequent in May and from October to March; the wettest month is December with 116 mm. The driest month is June with 64 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Avranches get?
Avranches gets around 1,640 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.8 hours a day; in December there are 2.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Avranches in?
Avranches is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Avranches?
Avranches has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 50) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 16, May half-term 21, summer holidays 50, October half-term 6, Christmas holidays 5.