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Biarritz in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Biarritz in August and see if it is worth visiting.
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August

Weather in Biarritz in August 2024

OK Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
Biarritz in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +77°F and roughly 6 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 9 rainy days with an average precipitation of 93 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the hottest month of the year in Biarritz;
  • August is usually the wettest month of the year in Biarritz;

Average weather

☀️
+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+104°F
Max.
93 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Biarritz has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Biarritz in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Biarritz for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +97°F during the day to a minimum of +63°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +79°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +77°F to +75°F.

Is Biarritz warm or cold in August?

Biarritz is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +75°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +63°F to +63°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is the hottest month in Biarritz, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Biarritz in August

Biarritz weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+75°F+77°F+73°F
Min. temperature
+52°F+50°F+43°F
Max. temperature
+104°F+104°F+99°F
Rainfall
87 mm93 mm93 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
78%78%77%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
669
Cloudy days
161612
Rainy days
999
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +75°F to +77°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 87 mm to 93 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in September as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Biarritz in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Biarritz is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Biarritz based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 101 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 34 mm, which is moderate rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Biarritz wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 40% chance of precipitation and 144 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 87 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Biarritz?

This is the weather in Biarritz in August 2023:
1 August
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+76°F
2 August
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+83°F
3 August
☁️
+81°F
4 August
☁️
+78°F
5 August
☁️
+77°F
6 August
☀️
+79°F
7 August
☀️
+79°F
8 August
☀️
+80°F
9 August
☀️
+82°F
10 August
☀️
+93°F
11 August
☀️
+97°F
12 August
☁️
+80°F
13 August
🌧️
+78°F
14 August
🌧️
+76°F
15 August
☀️
+77°F
16 August
☀️
+76°F
17 August
🌧️
+74°F
18 August
🌧️
+69°F
19 August
☁️
+74°F
20 August
☀️
+82°F
21 August
☁️
+76°F
22 August
🌧️
+74°F
23 August
☁️
+79°F
24 August
☀️
+91°F
25 August
🌧️
+77°F
26 August
🌧️
+75°F
27 August
☀️
+77°F
28 August
☀️
+92°F
29 August
☁️
+83°F
30 August
☁️
+78°F
31 August
🌧️
+75°F
In August 2023 Biarritz had 13 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +97°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Biarritz climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Biarritz in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2002 (+75°F) and the highest in 2016 (+91°F). The driest year was 2016 with only 25 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2002 with 232 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Biarritz in August:

Is August a good time to visit Biarritz?

It’s always a good time to visit Biarritz, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Biarritz in August?

August is warm in Biarritz. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Biarritz rainy in August?

Biarritz is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Biarritz in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Biarritz in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in France

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Monthly weather in Biarritz

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Biarritz, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.