AI-generatedQuimper at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,700 h
- Rain a year
- 967 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 13 m
Climate in Quimper
Quimper has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 1,700 hours of sunshine a year, Quimper is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
08:3419:30
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 08:15–09:16 · evening 18:48–19:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 08:03–08:15 · evening 19:49–20:01
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 Quimper in October?
In October, Quimper is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 108 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Quimper.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 56 min08:34 – 19:30
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 29 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %80 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %24 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Sunshine hours in Quimper
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 3.6 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Quimper, 33 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 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 Quimper
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 65 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 Quimper: 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, Quimper has about 15 rainy days with 108 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Quimper
How breezy and how cloudy Quimper 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 Quimper typically peaks at 29 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 67 % of the sky over Quimper: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 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 Quimper
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 December 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13 | 10° | 6° | 2.1 h | 16 | 114 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 10° | 6° | 3.2 h | 12 | 87 |
| MarchMar | 33 | 12° | 7° | 4.3 h | 13 | 72 |
| AprilApr | 53 | 14° | 9° | 5.9 h | 11 | 68 |
| MayMay | 68 | 16° | 11° | 6.5 h | 11 | 58 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 19° | 14° | 6.9 h | 9 | 48 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 20° | 16° | 6.6 h | 9 | 49 |
| AugustAug | 80 | 20° | 16° | 6.3 h | 9 | 52 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 19° | 14° | 5.8 h | 9 | 54 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 16° | 13° | 3.6 h | 15 | 108 |
| NovemberNov | 28 | 13° | 10° | 2.6 h | 16 | 124 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | 11° | 7° | 2.1 h | 16 | 133 |
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
48.00° N, 4.10° W · 13 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Quimper
The best time to visit Quimper is from May to September. 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 133 mm.
Quimper through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Quimper in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 12–16 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Quimper in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 19–20 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Quimper in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 13–19 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Quimper in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–11 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Quimper for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Quimper
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 Quimper: score 82 against 49. In June, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. June has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 49 | 82better |
| Day high | 16° | 19° |
| Night low | 13° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 108 mm | 48 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
Oct – Mar
12 or more rainy days
Quimper month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January10° · 2 h
In January, Quimper is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 114 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quimper.
Quimper in January22February10° · 3 h
In February, Quimper is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 87 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quimper.
Quimper in February33March12° · 4 h
In March, Quimper is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quimper.
Quimper in March53April14° · 6 h
In April, Quimper is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Quimper.
Quimper in April68May16° · 7 h
In May, Quimper is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Quimper.
Quimper in May82June19° · 7 h
In June, Quimper is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Quimper.
Quimper in June81July20° · 7 h
In July, Quimper is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Quimper.
Quimper in July80August20° · 6 h
In August, Quimper is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Quimper.
Quimper in August78September19° · 6 h
In September, Quimper is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Quimper.
Quimper in September49October16° · 4 h
In October, Quimper is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 108 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Quimper.
Quimper in October28November13° · 3 h
In November, Quimper is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 124 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quimper.
Quimper in November17December11° · 2 h
In December, Quimper is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 133 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quimper.
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Quimper vs. Concarneau
In October the holiday weather in Quimper and Concarneau is about equally good (score 49 vs. 50). During the day it is about as warm in Concarneau as in Quimper.
| in October | Quimper | Concarneau |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 49 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sea | – | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
France in October: the best places
In October, Quimper ranks 17 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
- 17QuimperThis page16°49
Planning a trip to Quimper
Weather for your travel dates
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Quimper 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.
Quimper has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).
- 47
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 49
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 15
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 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
- 470 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 Quimper
When is the best time to visit Quimper?
The best time to visit Quimper 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 Quimper?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Quimper?
Rain is most frequent from October to March; the wettest month is December with 133 mm. The driest month is June with 48 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Quimper get?
Quimper gets around 1,700 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.9 hours a day; in January there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Quimper in?
Quimper uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Quimper?
Quimper has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 47, May half-term 71, Summer holidays 80, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 15.
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