Winter
Dec → Feb10 to 11°
nights 4 to 6°
- 14 rainy days · 103 mm
When is the best time to visit Lorient and South Brittany?
- Jan10°not recommended
- Feb11°not recommended
- Mar13°not recommended
- Apr16°fair
- May19°recommended
- Jun22°recommended
- Jul23°recommended
- Aug23°recommended
- Sep21°recommended
- Oct17°fair
- Nov13°not recommended
- Dec11°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Lorient and South Brittany, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° | 4° | 110 mm | 15 d | |
| February | 11° | 4° | 81 mm | 12 d | |
| March | 13° | 6° | 71 mm | 12 d | |
| April | 16° | 6° | 55 mm | 8 d | |
| May | 19° | 9° | 55 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| June | 22° | 12° | 55 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| July | 23° | 14° | 52 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| August | 23° | 14° | 54 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| September | 21° | 12° | 55 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| October | 17° | 10° | 102 mm | 12 d | |
| November | 13° | 7° | 104 mm | 13 d | |
| December | 11° | 6° | 119 mm | 15 d |
The four seasons in Lorient and South Brittany, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Lorient) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May13 to 19°
nights 6 to 9°
- 10 rainy days · 60 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug22 to 23°
nights 12 to 14°
- 8 rainy days · 54 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov13 to 21°
nights 7 to 12°
- 11 rainy days · 87 mm
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 Lorient and South Brittany, 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 15h59 of daylight, in December 8h25, a difference of 7h33.
8h49Jan
10h10Feb
11h45Mar
13h34Apr
15h07May
15h59Jun
15h38Jul
14h16Aug
12h29Sep
10h44Oct
9h12Nov
8h25Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Lorient" (47.75°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Lorient and South Brittany, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended10°4° at night
- 110 mm · 15 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended11°4° at night
- 81 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended13°6° at night
- 71 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair16°6° at night
- 55 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended19°9° at night
- 55 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended22°12° at night
- 55 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended23°14° at night
- 52 mm · 7 d
High season, book early
August
Recommended23°14° at night
- 54 mm · 8 d
High season, book early
September
Recommended21°12° at night
- 55 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair17°10° at night
- 102 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended13°7° at night
- 104 mm · 13 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended11°6° at night
- 119 mm · 15 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 10 °C at best, 4 °C at night. A very wet month, 110 mm of rain over 15 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 11 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (81 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 13 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (71 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 16 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (55 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (55 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (55 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 52 mm over 7 days. High season: book early.
August. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (54 mm). High season: book early.
September. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (55 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 17 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (102 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 13 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (104 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 11 °C at best, 6 °C at night. A very wet month, 119 mm of rain over 15 days. 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 Lorient and South Brittany?
May to September: over these months, recorded highs range from 19 to 23 °C, with 8 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Lorient).
Which month should you avoid in Lorient and South Brittany?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 119 mm over 15 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Lorient).
What is the hottest month in Lorient and South Brittany?
July, with 23 °C on average in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Lorient).
What is the coldest month in Lorient and South Brittany?
January, with 10 °C at best during the day and 4 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Lorient).
What is the driest month in Lorient and South Brittany?
July: 52 mm over 7 days of rain, against 119 mm in December, the wettest month.
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