Biarritz & the French Basque coast
Surf breaks that turned a royal seaside resort into a surf town, pintxos bars just over the Spanish border for an afternoon raid, and a belle époque villa or two still standing guard over the beach.
The best time to visit Biarritz & the French Basque coast is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 24°C (76°F). Local time there is 12:53 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
June · high 23°C · rain 108mm · 15.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C52°F | 150mm5.9in | 9.3h9.3h | |
| February | 15°C58°F | 70mm2.8in | 10.4h10.4h | |
| March | 16°C60°F | 94mm3.7in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 17°C63°F | 105mm4.1in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| May | 20°C67°F | 117mm4.6in | 14.7h14.7h | |
| June | 23°C73°F | 108mm4.3in | 15.4h15.4h | in the recommended window |
| July | 25°C76°F | 60mm2.4in | 15.1h15.1h | in the recommended window |
| August | 25°C77°F | 77mm3.0in | 14.0h14.0h | in the recommended window |
| September | 24°C75°F | 113mm4.4in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 21°C70°F | 132mm5.2in | 10.9h10.9h | |
| November | 16°C60°F | 277mm10.9in | 9.6h9.6h | |
| December | 14°C57°F | 219mm8.6in | 9.0h9.0h |
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When is the best time to visit Biarritz & the French Basque coast?
The best time to visit Biarritz & the French Basque coast is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 24°C (76°F).
How warm does Biarritz & the French Basque coast get?
Typical daytime highs in Biarritz & the French Basque coast are Mar–May 18°C (64°F), Jun–Aug 24°C (76°F), Sep–Nov 20°C (69°F), Dec–Feb 13°C (56°F).
Is Biarritz & the French Basque coast expensive?
On the ground, Biarritz & the French Basque coast is middling.
What sort of trip is Biarritz & the French Basque coast good for?
Biarritz & the French Basque coast is good for relaxing holidays, food and drink, beach and sun holidays, adventure holidays.
How rainy is Biarritz & the French Basque coast?
The wettest month in Biarritz & the French Basque coast is November at 277mm (10.9in), the driest July at 60mm (2.4in), with a monthly average of 127mm (5.0in).
What plug do I need for Biarritz & the French Basque coast?
Biarritz & the French Basque coast uses type C, E sockets at 230 V.
