AI-generatedQuiberon at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,800 h
- Rain a year
- 831 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 19 m
Climate in Quiberon
Quiberon 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 1,800 hours of sunshine a year, Quiberon is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Quiberon
The best time to visit Quiberon is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.5 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is December with 109 mm.
Quiberon through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Quiberon in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 12–17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Quiberon in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 20–22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Quiberon in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 14–20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Quiberon in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–11 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 38 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 – Jan
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 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
08:2919:27
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 08:10–09:11 · evening 18:45–19:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:58–08:10 · evening 19:46–19:58
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 Quiberon 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 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 15° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 11° |
| Sea | 17° | 15° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.1 h |
What is the weather like in Quiberon in October?
In October, Quiberon is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °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 13 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quiberon.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min08:29 – 19:27
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 28 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %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 %34 %
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 Quiberon
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 Quiberon: score 49 against 9. In August, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °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 | 9 | 49better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 16° |
| Sea | 16.2° | 18.5° |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h | 6.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 100 mm | 46 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Quiberon month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
7January10° · Sea 10° · 2.2 h
In January, Quiberon is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 95 mm in total. 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 Quiberon.
Quiberon in January11February10° · Sea 10° · 3.4 h
In February, Quiberon is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 71 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 Quiberon.
Quiberon in February15March12° · Sea 10° · 4.5 h
In March, Quiberon is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quiberon.
Quiberon in March21April14° · Sea 12° · 6.1 h
In April, Quiberon is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °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 61 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quiberon.
Quiberon in April23May17° · Sea 14° · 6.7 h
In May, Quiberon is mild: daytime highs average 17 °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 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quiberon.
Quiberon in May33June20° · Sea 17° · 7.3 h
In June, Quiberon is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quiberon.
Quiberon in June47July22° · Sea 18° · 7.2 h
In July, Quiberon is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Quiberon – and yet one of the best months here.
Quiberon in July49August22° · Sea 19° · 6.8 h
In August, Quiberon is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Quiberon – and yet one of the best months here.
Quiberon in August35September20° · Sea 18° · 6.2 h
In September, Quiberon is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quiberon.
Quiberon in September9October17° · Sea 16° · 3.7 h
In October, Quiberon is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °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 13 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quiberon.
Quiberon in October6November14° · Sea 14° · 2.8 h
In November, Quiberon is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 103 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quiberon.
Quiberon in November6December11° · Sea 12° · 2.2 h
In December, Quiberon is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 109 mm in total. 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 Quiberon.
Quiberon in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Quiberon
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 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (6°), the warmest in August (16°). 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 | 7 | 10° | 7° | 10.4° | 2.2 h | 13 | 95 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 10° | 6° | 9.8° | 3.4 h | 11 | 71 |
| MarchMar | 15 | 12° | 7° | 10.2° | 4.5 h | 11 | 62 |
| AprilApr | 21 | 14° | 9° | 11.9° | 6.1 h | 10 | 61 |
| MayMay | 23 | 17° | 12° | 14.1° | 6.7 h | 10 | 53 |
| JuneJun | 33 | 20° | 14° | 16.6° | 7.3 h | 8 | 45 |
| JulyJul | 47 | 22° | 16° | 17.9° | 7.2 h | 8 | 41 |
| AugustAug | 49 | 22° | 16° | 18.5° | 6.8 h | 8 | 46 |
| SeptemberSep | 35 | 20° | 14° | 17.7° | 6.2 h | 8 | 45 |
| OctoberOct | 9 | 17° | 13° | 16.2° | 3.7 h | 13 | 100 |
| NovemberNov | 6 | 14° | 10° | 14.2° | 2.8 h | 14 | 103 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | 11° | 8° | 12.0° | 2.2 h | 14 | 109 |
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 in Quiberon
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.3 – 17.0 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Quiberon ranges from 9.8 °C in February to 18.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
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 17.7 and 19.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10.4° | 9.5° | 11.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 9.8° | 9.0° | 10.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 10.2° | 9.1° | 11.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 11.9° | 11.1° | 13.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 14.1° | 13.3° | 15.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 16.6° | 15.3° | 17.8° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.9° | 16.7° | 18.8° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.5° | 17.7° | 19.3° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.7° | 16.5° | 18.6° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 16.2° | 15.3° | 17.0° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 14.2° | 13.2° | 15.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 12.0° | 11.4° | 13.1° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Quiberon
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 11.0 hours of daylight in Quiberon, 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 in Quiberon: 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, Quiberon has about 13 rainy days with 100 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Quiberon
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 Quiberon
How breezy and how cloudy Quiberon 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 Quiberon 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 66 % of the sky over Quiberon: 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 Quiberon
Weather for your travel dates
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Quiberon 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.
Quiberon has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 48) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).
- 19
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 25
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 48
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 9
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 14 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
- 480 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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Quiberon vs Carnac
In October the holiday weather in Quiberon and Carnac is about equally good (score 9 vs 9). During the day it is about as warm in Carnac as in Quiberon. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Quiberon | Carnac |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 9 | 9 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 17° |
| Sea | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
France in October: the best places
In October, Quiberon ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 21QuiberonThis page17°16°9
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Frequently asked questions about Quiberon
When is the best time to visit Quiberon?
The best time to visit Quiberon 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 Quiberon?
The sea temperature in Quiberon ranges from 9.8 °C in February to 18.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Quiberon 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 Quiberon?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Quiberon?
Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is December with 109 mm. The driest month is July with 41 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Quiberon get?
Quiberon gets around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.3 hours a day; in January there are 2.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Quiberon in?
Quiberon is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Quiberon?
Quiberon has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 48) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 19, May half-term 25, summer holidays 48, October half-term 9, Christmas holidays 7.