Winter
Dec → Feb11 to 13°
nights 2 to 4°
- 13 rainy days · 117 mm
When is the best time to visit Béarn?
- Jan11°not recommended
- Feb13°not recommended
- Mar15°not recommended
- Apr18°fair
- May20°recommended
- Jun24°recommended
- Jul26°recommended
- Aug27°recommended
- Sep24°recommended
- Oct20°recommended
- Nov15°fair
- Dec13°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Béarn, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° | 2° | 121 mm | 14 d | |
| February | 13° | 3° | 105 mm | 12 d | |
| March | 15° | 5° | 111 mm | 16 d | |
| April | 18° | 7° | 106 mm | 14 d | |
| May | 20° | 11° | 113 mm | 16 d | ✓ |
| June | 24° | 15° | 115 mm | 14 d | ✓ |
| July | 26° | 17° | 68 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| August | 27° | 17° | 74 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| September | 24° | 14° | 90 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| October | 20° | 11° | 107 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| November | 15° | 6° | 143 mm | 15 d | |
| December | 13° | 4° | 125 mm | 13 d |
The four seasons in Béarn, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Château de Pau) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May15 to 20°
nights 5 to 11°
- 15 rainy days · 110 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug24 to 27°
nights 15 to 17°
- 12 rainy days · 86 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov15 to 24°
nights 6 to 14°
- 13 rainy days · 113 mm
Book early for May to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Béarn, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h23 of daylight, in December 8h59, a difference of 6h23.
9h18Jan
10h27Feb
11h48Mar
13h21Apr
14h40May
15h23Jun
15h05Jul
13h57Aug
12h26Sep
10h56Oct
9h38Nov
8h59Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Château de Pau" (43.30°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Béarn, month by month
EventsCarnaval BiarnésFebruary to MarchPau Grand PrixMayTranshumance to the summer pasturesMay to JuneHestiv'ÒcAugustDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: February, July, August, September
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Béarn, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- February to MarchCarnaval Biarnés
The Béarn carnival parades through Pau at the end of winter, in Occitan and in costume, up to the trial of Sent Pançard.
- MayPau Grand Prix
Racing cars lap the street circuit that rings the centre of Pau, over a long weekend in May.
- May to JuneTranshumance to the summer pastures
The herds climb to the summer pastures of the Aspe and Ossau valleys in late spring, and come back down in autumn.
- AugustHestiv'Òc
The festival fills the squares of Pau with Occitan and Pyrenean music for several days in August.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended11°2° at night
- 121 mm · 14 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended13°3° at night
- 105 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended15°5° at night
- 111 mm · 16 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair18°7° at night
- 106 mm · 14 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended20°11° at night
- 113 mm · 16 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended24°15° at night
- 115 mm · 14 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended26°17° at night
- 68 mm · 11 d
High season, book early
August
Recommended27°17° at night
- 74 mm · 10 d
High season, book early
September
Recommended24°14° at night
- 90 mm · 11 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended20°11° at night
- 107 mm · 13 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair15°6° at night
- 143 mm · 15 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended13°4° at night
- 125 mm · 13 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 11 °C at best, 2 °C at night. A very wet month, 121 mm of rain over 14 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 13 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (105 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 15 °C at best, 5 °C at night. A very wet month, 111 mm of rain over 16 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 106 mm over 14 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 113 mm over 16 days. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 115 mm over 14 days. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 26 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (68 mm). High season: book early.
August. 27 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (74 mm). High season: book early.
September. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (90 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (107 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 15 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Frequent rain: 143 mm over 15 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 13 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (125 mm). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Béarn?
May to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 20 to 27 °C, with 13 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Château de Pau).
Which month should you avoid in Béarn?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 125 mm over 13 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Château de Pau).
What is the hottest month in Béarn?
August, with 27 °C on average in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Château de Pau).
What is the coldest month in Béarn?
January, with 11 °C at best during the day and 2 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Château de Pau).
What is the driest month in Béarn?
July: 68 mm over 11 days of rain, against 143 mm in November, the wettest month.
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