Best time to go to Arcachon Average weather of Arcachon, Gironde

When is the best time to go to Arcachon?

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

The best months for good weather in Arcachon are April, May, June, July, August, September and October
On average, the warmest months are July, August and September
The coldest months are January and February
The rainiest months are January, June, November and December
The best months for swimming are June, July, August, September and October

Annual weather in Arcachon

Infographic of the best times to visit Arcachon ©whereandwhen.net

Weather details in Arcachon month by month

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

January February March April May June July August September October November December

Weather and climate in Arcachon

Arcachon enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Arcachon is 67°F (ranging from 52°F in january to 79°F in august). Annual rainfall is 45.9in, with a minimum of 2.4in in august and a maximum of 5.9in in november.

From january to february the climate is unfavorable. The record temperature this month is 74°F.
In march the climate is not good, but still OK. It is for example 59°F as maximum temperature in march and it rains in march about 3.1in.
From april to october the climate is beautiful. The record temperature this month is 85°F and it rains about 20% of the time in october.
In the month of november the climate is correct. The temperature rises to 59°F and, in november, 8 days of rain are expected.
In december the climate is not good. The record temperature this month is 65°F and it rains about 5.3in each month.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Arcachon

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Arcachon: 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 Arcachon

Find out when Arcachon 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 Arcachon

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

Figure: Visitor index for Arcachon month by month

Gironde: get the best price!

Search for flights at the best price

Try it! The search engine checks several airline and travel agents to guarantee you the best price!

Find the best price for your hotel room

Try it out! This search engine queries multiple sites such as Booking.com, Hotels.com, and Expedia to guarantee you the best price!

Find the best price for your car rental

Try it out! This search engine queries hundreds of car rental agencies to guarantee you the best price!

Try it out! Save money by using this comparison tool that searches through hundreds of travel agencies to find the best deals for your next trip: packages including flights and hotels at the best price!

Best time for low prices in Arcachon

Average prices of hotels in Arcachon month by month

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

Find the best price for your hotel room

Average price of hiring a car in Arcachon

On average, it costs $ 76 per day to hire a car in Arcachon. This price varies by $ 35 depending on the month. In february, hiring a car costs an average of $ 57 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 91.

Find the best price for your car rental