AI-generatedPaimpol at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 17.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,690 h
- Rain a year
- 775 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Paimpol
Paimpol 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 10 °C. With around 1,690 hours of sunshine a year, Paimpol is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Paimpol
The best time to visit Paimpol is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in September it only reaches 17.5 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is frequent from October to March; the wettest month is December with 97 mm.
Paimpol through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Paimpol in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 12–17 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Paimpol in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 19–22 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Paimpol in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 13–20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Paimpol in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–11 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
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
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 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
08:3119:25
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 08:11–09:14 · evening 18:42–19:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:59–08:11 · evening 19:45–19:57
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 Paimpol 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 15° 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° | 15° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 9° |
| Sea | 17° | 15° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.0 h |
What is the weather like in Paimpol in October?
In October, Paimpol is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 84 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paimpol.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 54 min08:31 – 19:25
- 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
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %12 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %30 %
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
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Paimpol
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 Paimpol: score 41 against 8. In August, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in August. August has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 8 | 41better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 14° |
| Sea | 16.2° | 17.4° |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h | 6.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 84 mm | 49 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Paimpol month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
5January10° · Sea 11° · 2.1 h
In January, Paimpol is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 80 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paimpol.
Paimpol in January8February10° · Sea 10° · 3.0 h
In February, Paimpol is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paimpol.
Paimpol in February12March12° · Sea 9° · 4.1 h
In March, Paimpol is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paimpol.
Paimpol in March20April14° · Sea 10° · 5.9 h
In April, Paimpol is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paimpol.
Paimpol in April23May17° · Sea 12° · 6.5 h
In May, Paimpol is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paimpol.
Paimpol in May27June19° · Sea 14° · 6.8 h
In June, Paimpol is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paimpol.
Paimpol in June40July21° · Sea 16° · 6.8 h
In July, Paimpol is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Paimpol – and yet one of the best months here.
Paimpol in July41August22° · Sea 17° · 6.3 h
In August, Paimpol is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Paimpol – and yet one of the best months here.
Paimpol in August30September20° · Sea 18° · 5.6 h
In September, Paimpol is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paimpol.
Paimpol in September8October17° · Sea 16° · 3.7 h
In October, Paimpol is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 84 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paimpol.
Paimpol in October3November13° · Sea 14° · 2.6 h
In November, Paimpol is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 95 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paimpol.
Paimpol in November2December11° · Sea 12° · 2.1 h
In December, Paimpol is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 97 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paimpol.
Paimpol in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Paimpol
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 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (5°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December 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 | 10° | 5° | 10.5° | 2.1 h | 15 | 80 |
| FebruaryFeb | 8 | 10° | 5° | 9.6° | 3.0 h | 13 | 67 |
| MarchMar | 12 | 12° | 6° | 9.4° | 4.1 h | 12 | 58 |
| AprilApr | 20 | 14° | 7° | 10.3° | 5.9 h | 11 | 54 |
| MayMay | 23 | 17° | 10° | 11.9° | 6.5 h | 10 | 50 |
| JuneJun | 27 | 19° | 12° | 14.1° | 6.8 h | 9 | 52 |
| JulyJul | 40 | 21° | 14° | 16.1° | 6.8 h | 9 | 42 |
| AugustAug | 41 | 22° | 14° | 17.4° | 6.3 h | 9 | 49 |
| SeptemberSep | 30 | 20° | 13° | 17.5° | 5.6 h | 9 | 49 |
| OctoberOct | 8 | 17° | 11° | 16.2° | 3.7 h | 14 | 84 |
| NovemberNov | 3 | 13° | 8° | 14.2° | 2.6 h | 16 | 95 |
| DecemberDec | 2 | 11° | 6° | 12.1° | 2.1 h | 16 | 97 |
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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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Paimpol
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.7 – 16.7 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Paimpol ranges from 9.4 °C in March to 17.5 °C in September. 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 September, while the air already peaks in August. From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 16.9 and 18.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10.5° | 9.7° | 11.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 9.6° | 8.8° | 10.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 9.4° | 8.6° | 10.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 10.3° | 9.4° | 11.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.9° | 11.0° | 12.8° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.1° | 13.6° | 15.0° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.1° | 15.3° | 16.8° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.4° | 16.9° | 18.2° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.5° | 16.9° | 18.1° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 16.2° | 15.7° | 16.7° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 14.2° | 13.6° | 14.8° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 12.1° | 11.2° | 12.7° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Paimpol
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 Paimpol, 34 % 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
Rain in Paimpol: 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, Paimpol has about 14 rainy days with 84 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Paimpol
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Paimpol
How breezy and how cloudy Paimpol 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 Paimpol 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 is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Paimpol: 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 Paimpol
Weather for your travel dates
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Paimpol 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.
Paimpol has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 41) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 4).
- 18
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 24
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 41
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 8
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 3.7 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 11 °C
- 2.1 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
- 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.
Good to know: France
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- French
- Sockets
- Type C, E · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +33
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Paimpol vs Lannion
In October the holiday weather in Paimpol and Lannion is about equally good (score 8 vs 6). During the day it is about as warm in Lannion as in Paimpol. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Paimpol | Lannion |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 8 | 6 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 17° |
| Sea | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 15 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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France in October: the best places
In October, Paimpol ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Paimpol
When is the best time to visit Paimpol?
The best time to visit Paimpol 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 Paimpol?
The sea temperature in Paimpol ranges from 9.4 °C in March to 17.5 °C in September. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Paimpol 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 Paimpol?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Paimpol?
Rain is frequent from October to March; the wettest month is December with 97 mm. The driest month is July with 42 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Paimpol get?
Paimpol gets around 1,690 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.8 hours a day; in January there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Paimpol in?
Paimpol is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Paimpol?
Paimpol has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 41) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 4). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 18, May half-term 24, summer holidays 41, October half-term 8, Christmas holidays 4.