When is the best time to go to Brest?

When is the best time to go to Brest? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Brest are May, June, July, August, September and October
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July, August and September
  • The coldest months are January, February and March
  • The rainiest months are January, November and December
  • August is the best month for swimming


Annual weather in Brest

Infographic of the best times to visit Brest
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Weather details in Brest month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Brest for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Brest

Brest enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Brest is 59°F (ranging from 50°F in february to 68°F in august). Annual rainfall is 49.1in, with a minimum of 2.4in in september and a maximum of 6.7in in december.
  • Between the months of january and march the climate is bad. the thermometer goes up to 54°F°C and you can expect to have 3.2in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of april and may the climate is not good, but still OK. In average, on the morning it is 52°F and it rains in may about 2.6in.
  • From june to september the climate is good. It is for example 67°F as maximum temperature in september and it rains about 11% of the time in september.
  • In october the climate is okay. The temperature rises to 61°F.
  • Between november and december the climate is not good. By early evening, the temperature averages 50°F and it rains about 33% of the time in december.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Brest

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Brest: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Brest

Find out when Brest has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Brest

  • Very low season in Brest
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March.
  • Low season in Brest
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, May, June, September, October, November and December.
  • High season in Brest
    The number of visitors to Brest is high in: July.
  • Peak season in Brest
    The largest number of tourists visiting Brest is during: August.

Figure: Visitor index for Brest month by month



Best time for low prices in Brest

Average prices of hotels in Brest month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Brest. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Brest

A return flight between London and Brest is generally cheaper if you go in september ($ 146 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 111 more for your airline ticket to Brest if you go in december.

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Average price of hiring a car in Brest

On average, it costs $ 47 per day to hire a car in Brest. This price varies by $ 26 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 40 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 65.

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