AI-generatedDinan at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,730 h
- Rain a year
- 760 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 78 m
Climate in Dinan
Dinan has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year, Dinan is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Dinan
The best time to visit Dinan is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is frequent in March and from October to January; the wettest month is December with 76 mm.
Dinan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Dinan in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 12–17 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Dinan in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 20–22 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Dinan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 13–20 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Dinan in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–10 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar, Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Dinan for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
08:2619:21
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 08:07–09:09 · evening 18:39–19:41
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:55–08:07 · evening 19:41–19:53
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 Dinan 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 days get 1.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 8° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.1 h |
What is the weather like in Dinan in October?
In October, Dinan is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Dinan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 55 min08:26 – 19:21
- 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
- 69 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %96 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %12 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %41 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Dinan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Dinan: score 81 against 62. In July, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 81better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h | 7.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 75 mm | 60 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Dinan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January9° · 2.2 h
In January, Dinan is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dinan.
Dinan in January26February10° · 3.2 h
In February, Dinan is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dinan.
Dinan in February40March12° · 4.3 h
In March, Dinan is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Dinan.
Dinan in March61April15° · 5.9 h
In April, Dinan is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Dinan.
Dinan in April75May17° · 6.5 h
In May, Dinan is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Dinan.
Dinan in May79June20° · 6.9 h
In June, Dinan is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Dinan.
Dinan in June81July22° · 7.1 h
In July, Dinan is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Dinan.
Dinan in July79August22° · 6.5 h
In August, Dinan is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Dinan.
Dinan in August78September20° · 5.7 h
In September, Dinan is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Dinan.
Dinan in September62October17° · 3.7 h
In October, Dinan is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Dinan.
Dinan in October35November13° · 2.6 h
In November, Dinan is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dinan.
Dinan in November20December10° · 2.1 h
In December, Dinan is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dinan.
Dinan in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Dinan
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 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (4°), 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 19 | 9° | 4° | 2.2 h | 12 | 65 |
| FebruaryFeb | 26 | 10° | 4° | 3.2 h | 11 | 55 |
| MarchMar | 40 | 12° | 5° | 4.3 h | 12 | 58 |
| AprilApr | 61 | 15° | 6° | 5.9 h | 11 | 61 |
| MayMay | 75 | 17° | 9° | 6.5 h | 12 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 20° | 12° | 6.9 h | 10 | 62 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 22° | 14° | 7.1 h | 10 | 60 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 22° | 14° | 6.5 h | 10 | 56 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 20° | 12° | 5.7 h | 9 | 52 |
| OctoberOct | 62 | 17° | 10° | 3.7 h | 12 | 75 |
| NovemberNov | 35 | 13° | 7° | 2.6 h | 13 | 74 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 10° | 4° | 2.1 h | 14 | 76 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Dinan
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 3.7 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Dinan, 34 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 15 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Dinan: 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, Dinan has about 12 rainy days with 75 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Dinan
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 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 Dinan
How breezy and how cloudy Dinan 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 Dinan typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 69 % of the sky over Dinan: mostly cloudy, with about 3.7 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.
Planning a trip to Dinan
Weather for your travel dates
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Dinan 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.
Dinan has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).
- 55
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 62
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 20
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 13 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
- 350 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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Dinan vs Saint-Malo
In October the holiday weather in Dinan and Saint-Malo is about equally good (score 62 vs 66). During the day it is about as warm in Saint-Malo as in Dinan.
| in October | Dinan | Saint-Malo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 66 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 17° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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In October, Dinan ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Dinan
When is the best time to visit Dinan?
The best time to visit Dinan is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Dinan?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Dinan?
Rain is frequent in March and from October to January; the wettest month is December with 76 mm. The driest month is September with 52 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Dinan get?
Dinan gets around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.1 hours a day; in December there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Dinan in?
Dinan is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Dinan?
Dinan has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 55, May half-term 76, summer holidays 80, October half-term 62, Christmas holidays 20.