AI-generatedBrest at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 19°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 15.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,550 h
- Rain a year
- 876 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 49 m
Climate in Brest
Brest has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 1,550 hours of sunshine a year, Brest is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 6.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: April – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
08:3619:31
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 08:16–09:19 · evening 18:48–19:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 08:04–08:16 · evening 19:51–20:03
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.
What is the weather like in Brest in October?
In October, Brest is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 96 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brest.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 55 min08:36 – 19:31
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 28 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 68 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %26 %
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
Sea temperature in Brest
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 13.9 – 15.2 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Brest ranges from 10.3 °C in February to 15.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to February 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 14.8 and 16.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 11.0° | 10.0° | 12.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 10.3° | 9.5° | 11.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 10.3° | 9.6° | 10.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 11.2° | 10.5° | 11.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 12.7° | 11.9° | 13.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.3° | 13.5° | 14.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 15.3° | 14.6° | 15.9° | cold |
| AugustAug | 15.7° | 14.8° | 16.5° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 15.3° | 14.5° | 16.0° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 14.6° | 13.9° | 15.2° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 13.7° | 13.0° | 14.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 12.3° | 11.6° | 13.1° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Brest
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 3.5 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Brest, 32 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 10 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Brest
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 95 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Brest: 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, Brest has about 14 rainy days with 96 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Brest
How breezy and how cloudy Brest 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 Brest typically peaks at 28 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, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 68 % of the sky over Brest: mostly cloudy, with about 3.5 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Brest
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (7°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from January to March, 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 | 4 | 10° | 7° | 11.0° | 2.0 h | 16 | 99 |
| FebruaryFeb | 7 | 10° | 7° | 10.3° | 2.9 h | 13 | 80 |
| MarchMar | 10 | 11° | 7° | 10.3° | 3.9 h | 13 | 67 |
| AprilApr | 17 | 13° | 8° | 11.2° | 5.5 h | 12 | 64 |
| MayMay | 20 | 15° | 11° | 12.7° | 6.0 h | 11 | 57 |
| JuneJun | 22 | 18° | 13° | 14.3° | 6.1 h | 10 | 50 |
| JulyJul | 20 | 19° | 15° | 15.3° | 5.8 h | 11 | 47 |
| AugustAug | 21 | 19° | 15° | 15.7° | 5.5 h | 10 | 51 |
| SeptemberSep | 20 | 18° | 14° | 15.3° | 5.3 h | 9 | 51 |
| OctoberOct | 7 | 16° | 12° | 14.6° | 3.5 h | 14 | 96 |
| NovemberNov | 3 | 12° | 10° | 13.7° | 2.4 h | 16 | 104 |
| DecemberDec | 3 | 11° | 8° | 12.3° | 2.0 h | 16 | 110 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
48.39° N, 4.49° W · 49 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Brest
The best time to visit Brest is from April to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 15.7 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is most frequent from October to March; the wettest month is December with 110 mm.
Brest through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Brest in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 11–15 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Brest in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 18–19 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Brest in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 12–18 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Brest in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–11 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Brest for you.
Your best months: May, July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Brest
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Brest: score 22 against 7. In June, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. June has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 7 | 22better |
| Day high | 16° | 18° |
| Night low | 12° | 13° |
| Sea | 14.6° | 14.3° |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h | 6.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 96 mm | 50 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Mar
12 or more rainy days
Brest month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
4January10° · Sea 11° · 2 h
In January, Brest is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 11.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 99 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brest.
Brest in January7February10° · Sea 10° · 3 h
In February, Brest is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 80 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brest.
Brest in February10March11° · Sea 10° · 4 h
In March, Brest is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brest.
Brest in March17April13° · Sea 11° · 6 h
In April, Brest is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brest.
Brest in April20May15° · Sea 13° · 6 h
In May, Brest is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brest.
Brest in May22June18° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In June, Brest is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brest.
Brest in June20July19° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In July, Brest is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brest.
Brest in July21August19° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In August, Brest is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brest.
Brest in August20September18° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In September, Brest is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brest.
Brest in September7October16° · Sea 15° · 4 h
In October, Brest is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 96 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brest.
Brest in October3November12° · Sea 14° · 2 h
In November, Brest is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 104 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brest.
Brest in November3December11° · Sea 12° · 2 h
In December, Brest is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 110 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brest.
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Brest vs. Quimper
In October the holiday weather in Brest and Quimper is about equally good (score 7 vs. 8). During the day it is about as warm in Quimper as in Brest.
| in October | Brest | Quimper |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 7 | 8 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sea | 15° | – |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 15 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
France in October: the best places
In October, Brest ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Bordeaux20°18°72
- 2Poitiers18°66
- 3Oradour-sur-Glane17°66
- 4Angers17°65
- 5Tours18°65
- 6Nantes17°63
- 7Orléans17°62
- 8Le Mans17°60
- 28BrestThis page16°15°7
Planning a trip to Brest
Weather for your travel dates
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Brest 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.
Brest has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 21) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 4).
- 15
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 20
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 21
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 7
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 4
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 16 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
- 450 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.
Frequently asked questions about Brest
When is the best time to visit Brest?
The best time to visit Brest is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Brest?
The sea temperature in Brest ranges from 10.3 °C in February to 15.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Brest in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 14.6 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Brest?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Brest?
Rain is most frequent from October to March; the wettest month is December with 110 mm. The driest month is July with 47 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Brest get?
Brest gets around 1,550 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.1 hours a day; in January there are 2.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Brest in?
Brest uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Brest?
Brest has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 21) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 4). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 15, May half-term 20, Summer holidays 21, October half-term 7, Christmas holidays 4.
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