Winter
Dec → Feb11 to 13°
nights 5 to 7°
- 13 rainy days · 137 mm
- sea 13°
When is the best time to visit the Landes?
- Jan11°not recommended
- Feb13°not recommended
- Mar15°not recommended
- Apr17°fair
- May20°recommended
- Jun23°recommended
- Jul25°recommended
- Aug26°recommended
- Sep23°recommended
- Oct20°fair
- Nov15°not recommended
- Dec13°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in the Landes, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° | 5° | 146 mm | 14 d | 13° | |
| February | 13° | 6° | 117 mm | 12 d | 12° | |
| March | 15° | 8° | 129 mm | 15 d | 13° | |
| April | 17° | 9° | 93 mm | 12 d | 14° | |
| May | 20° | 13° | 95 mm | 13 d | 17° | ✓ |
| June | 23° | 16° | 110 mm | 13 d | 20° | ✓ |
| July | 25° | 18° | 48 mm | 6 d | 22° | ✓ |
| August | 26° | 18° | 57 mm | 8 d | 23° | ✓ |
| September | 23° | 16° | 105 mm | 11 d | 22° | ✓ |
| October | 20° | 13° | 105 mm | 12 d | 20° | |
| November | 15° | 9° | 190 mm | 15 d | 17° | |
| December | 13° | 7° | 147 mm | 13 d | 14° |
The four seasons in the Landes, 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 → May15 to 20°
nights 8 to 13°
- 13 rainy days · 106 mm
- sea 15°
Summer
Jun → Aug23 to 26°
nights 16 to 18°
- 9 rainy days · 72 mm
- sea 22°
Autumn
Sep → Nov15 to 23°
nights 9 to 16°
- 13 rainy days · 133 mm
- sea 20°
Book early for May to September
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 the Landes, 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
15h08Jul
13h58Aug
12h26Sep
10h55Oct
9h36Nov
8h57Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Hossegor" (43.67°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in the Landes, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Towns & culture | ||||||||||||
| Long days | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
EventsFêtes de la MadeleineJulyFêtes de DaxAugustCourses landaises (Landes cow-leaping)May to SeptemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: July, August
- Beach & swimming: July, August, September
- Towns & culture: February, April, July, August, September, October
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in the Landes, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. These events fill the hotels and push prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- JulyFêtes de la Madeleine big crowds
Mont-de-Marsan turns white and red for five days, with courses landaises, bandas and bodegas open late.
- AugustFêtes de Dax big crowds
The town fills up in mid-August: peñas in the streets, packed arenas and nights that do not end before dawn.
- May to SeptemberCourses landaises (Landes cow-leaping)
From spring to early autumn, écarteurs take on the cows in the village arenas, a local sport above all.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended11°5° at night
- 146 mm · 14 d
- sea 13°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended13°6° at night
- 117 mm · 12 d
- sea 12°
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended15°8° at night
- 129 mm · 15 d
- sea 13°
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair17°9° at night
- 93 mm · 12 d
- sea 14°
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended20°13° at night
- 95 mm · 13 d
- sea 17°
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended23°16° at night
- 110 mm · 13 d
- sea 20°
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended25°18° at night
- 48 mm · 6 d
- sea 22°
High season, book early
August
Recommended26°18° at night
- 57 mm · 8 d
- sea 23°
High season, book early
September
Recommended23°16° at night
- 105 mm · 11 d
- sea 22°
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair20°13° at night
- 105 mm · 12 d
- sea 20°
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended15°9° at night
- 190 mm · 15 d
- sea 17°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended13°7° at night
- 147 mm · 13 d
- sea 14°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 11 °C at best, 5 °C at night. A very wet month, 146 mm of rain over 14 days. Sea at 13 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 13 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (117 mm). Sea at 12 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 15 °C at best, 8 °C at night. A very wet month, 129 mm of rain over 15 days. Sea at 13 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 17 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (93 mm). Sea at 14 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (95 mm). Sea at 17 °C, too cold to swim. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (110 mm). Cool sea (20 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 25 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 48 mm over 6 days. The sea is at 22 °C: pleasant swimming. High season: book early.
August. 26 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (57 mm). The sea is at 23 °C: pleasant swimming. High season: book early.
September. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (105 mm). The sea is at 22 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (105 mm). Cool sea (20 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 15 °C at best, 9 °C at night. A very wet month, 190 mm of rain over 15 days. Sea at 17 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 13 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (147 mm). Sea at 14 °C, too cold to swim. 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 the Landes?
May to September: over these months, recorded highs range from 20 to 26 °C, with 10 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Hossegor).
Which month should you avoid in the Landes?
November: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 190 mm over 15 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Hossegor).
What is the hottest month in the Landes?
August, with 26 °C on average in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Hossegor).
What is the coldest month in the Landes?
January, with 11 °C at best during the day and 5 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Hossegor).
What is the driest month in the Landes?
July: 48 mm over 6 days of rain, against 190 mm in November, the wettest month.
When can you swim in the Landes?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in July, August, September (warmest 23 °C in August), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Hossegor).
When is the best time to hike in the Landes?
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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