AI-generatedPornic at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 25°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,880 h
- Rain a year
- 709 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 22 m
Climate in Pornic
Pornic has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 1,880 hours of sunshine a year, Pornic is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Pornic
The best time to visit Pornic is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.6 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. The wettest month is December with 79 mm of precipitation.
Pornic through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Pornic in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 13–19 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Pornic in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–25 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Pornic in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 13–22 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Pornic in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–11 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Pornic for you.
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
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
08:2519:23
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 08:06–09:06 · evening 18:42–19:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:54–08:06 · evening 19:42–19:54
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 Pornic compared with home
Loading the climate at home …
Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 15° at the end. The sea cools from 17° to 15°. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 15° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 8° |
| Sea | 17° | 15° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Pornic in October?
In October, Pornic is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pornic.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min08:25 – 19:23
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %17 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %46 %
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 Pornic
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 Pornic: score 68 against 13. 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 | 13 | 68better |
| Daytime high | 18° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 14° |
| Sea | 16.0° | 18.6° |
| Sunshine | 4.0 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 79 mm | 46 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Pornic month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January10° · Sea 9° · 2.3 h
In January, Pornic is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pornic.
Pornic in January15February11° · Sea 9° · 3.6 h
In February, Pornic is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pornic.
Pornic in February16March13° · Sea 10° · 4.7 h
In March, Pornic is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pornic.
Pornic in March22April16° · Sea 12° · 6.1 h
In April, Pornic is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pornic.
Pornic in April25May19° · Sea 14° · 6.7 h
In May, Pornic is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pornic.
Pornic in May50June23° · Sea 17° · 7.4 h
In June, Pornic is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Pornic.
Pornic in June66July25° · Sea 18° · 7.5 h
In July, Pornic is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Pornic.
Pornic in July68August25° · Sea 19° · 7.4 h
In August, Pornic is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Pornic.
Pornic in August46September22° · Sea 18° · 6.5 h
In September, Pornic is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Pornic.
Pornic in September13October18° · Sea 16° · 4.0 h
In October, Pornic is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pornic.
Pornic in October9November13° · Sea 14° · 3.0 h
In November, Pornic is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °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 77 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pornic.
Pornic in November8December10° · Sea 11° · 2.4 h
In December, Pornic is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pornic.
Pornic in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Pornic
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 July (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 | 9 | 10° | 4° | 9.4° | 2.3 h | 12 | 71 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 11° | 4° | 9.1° | 3.6 h | 9 | 53 |
| MarchMar | 16 | 13° | 5° | 10.0° | 4.7 h | 11 | 55 |
| AprilApr | 22 | 16° | 7° | 12.0° | 6.1 h | 10 | 54 |
| MayMay | 25 | 19° | 10° | 14.4° | 6.7 h | 10 | 59 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 23° | 13° | 16.9° | 7.4 h | 8 | 47 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 25° | 14° | 18.2° | 7.5 h | 8 | 44 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 25° | 14° | 18.6° | 7.4 h | 8 | 46 |
| SeptemberSep | 46 | 22° | 12° | 17.6° | 6.5 h | 7 | 45 |
| OctoberOct | 13 | 18° | 10° | 16.0° | 4.0 h | 12 | 79 |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 13° | 6° | 13.7° | 3.0 h | 12 | 77 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 10° | 4° | 10.8° | 2.4 h | 12 | 79 |
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
47.12° N, 2.10° W · 22 m · Europe/Paris
Sea temperature in Pornic
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.1 – 17.1 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Pornic ranges from 9.1 °C in February to 18.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to December 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 17.5 and 19.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9.4° | 8.2° | 10.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 9.1° | 8.1° | 10.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 10.0° | 8.9° | 10.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 12.0° | 11.3° | 13.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 14.4° | 13.4° | 15.8° | cold |
| JuneJun | 16.9° | 16.0° | 18.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 18.2° | 17.0° | 19.0° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.6° | 17.5° | 19.6° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.6° | 16.3° | 18.9° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 16.0° | 15.1° | 17.1° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 13.7° | 12.9° | 14.7° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 10.8° | 10.0° | 12.1° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Pornic
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 4.0 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Pornic, 36 % 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 Pornic: 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, Pornic has about 12 rainy days with 79 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Pornic
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 65 min
- Light brown skin
- about 90 min
- Olive skin
- about 115 min
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 Pornic
How breezy and how cloudy Pornic 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 Pornic 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: Jul, Oct – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Pornic: mostly cloudy, with about 4.0 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 Pornic
How often the day gets hot in Pornic (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, Pornic has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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 Pornic
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Pornic 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.
Pornic has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 20
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 30
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 67
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 13
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 12 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
- 500 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.
Compare & alternatives
Pornic compared
Put Pornic side by side with another destination.
Pornic vs Saint-Nazaire
In October the holiday weather in Pornic and Saint-Nazaire is about equally good (score 13 vs 13). During the day it is about as warm in Saint-Nazaire as in Pornic. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Pornic | Saint-Nazaire |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 13 | 13 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 18° |
| Sea | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
France in October: the best places
In October, Pornic ranks 15 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Cognac19°69
- 2Saumur18°68
- 3Angers18°67
- 4Chinon18°67
- 5Poitiers18°67
- 6Tours18°66
- 7Nantes18°65
- 8Rennes17°63
- 15PornicThis page18°16°13
Near Pornic
Other destinations close by.
Places with a climate like Pornic
Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Pornic's – good alternatives.
Frequently asked questions about Pornic
When is the best time to visit Pornic?
The best time to visit Pornic 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 Pornic?
The sea temperature in Pornic ranges from 9.1 °C in February to 18.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Pornic in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 16.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Pornic?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Pornic?
The wettest month is December with 79 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 44 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Pornic get?
Pornic gets around 1,880 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.5 hours a day; in January there are 2.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Pornic in?
Pornic is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Pornic?
Pornic has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 20, May half-term 30, summer holidays 67, October half-term 13, Christmas holidays 9.