Winter
Dec → Feb13 to 15°
nights 4 to 6°
- 13 rainy days · 129 mm
When is the best time to visit Hossegor and Capbreton?
- Jan13°not recommended
- Feb15°not recommended
- Mar17°not recommended
- Apr20°fair
- May23°recommended
- Jun26°recommended
- Jul28°recommended
- Aug29°recommended
- Sep26°recommended
- Oct22°recommended
- Nov17°fair
- Dec15°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Hossegor and Capbreton, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° | 4° | 144 mm | 15 d | |
| February | 15° | 5° | 108 mm | 11 d | |
| March | 17° | 7° | 110 mm | 13 d | |
| April | 20° | 9° | 77 mm | 11 d | |
| May | 23° | 12° | 81 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| June | 26° | 16° | 106 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| July | 28° | 18° | 45 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| August | 29° | 17° | 43 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| September | 26° | 15° | 120 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| October | 22° | 12° | 116 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| November | 17° | 8° | 190 mm | 14 d | |
| December | 15° | 6° | 136 mm | 13 d |
The four seasons in Hossegor and Capbreton, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Hossegor) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May17 to 23°
nights 7 to 12°
- 11 rainy days · 89 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug26 to 29°
nights 16 to 18°
- 8 rainy days · 65 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov17 to 26°
nights 8 to 15°
- 12 rainy days · 142 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 Hossegor and Capbreton, 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 15h25 of daylight, in December 8h57, a difference of 6h29.
9h16Jan
10h26Feb
11h48Mar
13h22Apr
14h42May
15h25Jun
15h07Jul
13h58Aug
12h26Sep
10h55Oct
9h36Nov
8h57Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Hossegor" (43.66°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Hossegor and Capbreton, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Towns & culture | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: July, August
- Towns & culture: February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended13°4° at night
- 144 mm · 15 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended15°5° at night
- 108 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended17°7° at night
- 110 mm · 13 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair20°9° at night
- 77 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended23°12° at night
- 81 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended26°16° at night
- 106 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended28°18° at night
- 45 mm · 6 d
High season, book early
August
Recommended29°17° at night
- 43 mm · 7 d
High season, book early
September
Recommended26°15° at night
- 120 mm · 11 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended22°12° at night
- 116 mm · 11 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair17°8° at night
- 190 mm · 14 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended15°6° at night
- 136 mm · 13 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 13 °C at best, 4 °C at night. A very wet month, 144 mm of rain over 15 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 15 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (108 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 17 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (110 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (77 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (81 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. 26 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (106 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. 28 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 45 mm over 6 days. High season: book early.
August. 29 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Rain stays light: 43 mm over 7 days. High season: book early.
September. 26 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (120 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (116 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 17 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Frequent rain: 190 mm over 14 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 15 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (136 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 Hossegor and Capbreton?
May to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 22 to 29 °C, with 9 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Hossegor).
Which month should you avoid in Hossegor and Capbreton?
January: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 144 mm over 15 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Hossegor).
What is the hottest month in Hossegor and Capbreton?
August, with 29 °C on average in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Hossegor).
What is the coldest month in Hossegor and Capbreton?
January, with 13 °C at best during the day and 4 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Hossegor).
What is the driest month in Hossegor and Capbreton?
August: 43 mm over 7 days of rain, against 190 mm in November, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Hossegor and Capbreton?
The gap between day and night reaches 12 °C in August: 29 °C in the afternoon, 17 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
When is the best time to hike in Hossegor and Capbreton?
July, August: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Hossegor), the safest windows for walking.
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