Brittany, France
Argol
Argol is a village in Brittany, France, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,065 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now12°C
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Population1,065
Local time16:47
48.25° N, 4.32° WElevation 72 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code29560October: high / low16° / 10°
Rain this month136mm
Sea this month15°
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Best: Jun–Jul · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Argol at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:49 · 19:1510 h 27 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous92% · Moonrise 17:51Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 8.9Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Jul · Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month21°C
Average high in August
Coolest month5°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
146 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
60 mm of rain
Warmest sea16°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Argol
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 29 km/h · humidity 59%
Today23 Oct14°10°12 mm
Sat24 Oct17°11°12.4 mm
Sun25 Oct17°11°11 mm
Mon26 Oct17°9°9.3 mm
Tue27 Oct17°10°3.3 mm
Wed28 Oct16°9°
Thu29 Oct16°7°
Fri30 Oct19°10°1 mm
Sat31 Oct16°11°7.9 mm
When to go to Argol
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 17 | 19 | 29 | 49 | 62 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 76 | 53 | 34 | 21 |
| High | 10° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 19° | 16° | 13° | 11° |
| Low | 5° | 5° | 6° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 12° | 10° | 8° | 6° |
| Rain (mm) | 146 | 110 | 99 | 90 | 84 | 60 | 68 | 65 | 88 | 136 | 141 | 157 |
| Wet days | 18 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| Sea | 11° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 15° | 14° | 12° |
What's on in Argol
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Argol
0.1 km
Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul d'Argol
14 km
Abbaye de DaoulasBuilt 1167
6.2 km
Landévennec Abbey
11 km
Église Saint-Sauveur (Le Faou)Built 1680
15 km
Calvary at Plougastel-DaoulasBuilt 1602
14 km
Villa Ker Ar BruckMuseum0.3 km
Musée vivant des vieux métiersBuilt 1985
Museum15 km
Musée de la Fraise et du PatrimoineOutdoors around Argol
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Camping Paradis — Menez BichenCamp sites
1.7 kmArgolClimbing
2.3 kmCamping Capfun KervelCamp sites
2.4 kmAbsolute SURF - ESB CROZON-MORGATSurf spots
2.5 kmHielc’hViewpoints · 298 m
2.9 kmMénez-HomViewpoints · 330 m
4.1 kmCentre de Plongée I.S.A.Dive site
14 kmArimair PlongéeDive site
16 kmDouarnenez Aqua ClubDive site
17 kmKastellin PlongéeDive site
18 kmNature around Argol
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Argol
Earthquakes around Argol
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record4within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.3Saint-Yvi 2 km ↑1959 · 40 km
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 1 km
Silurian · 1
Formations around the town
Plougastel Formation · 1
Towns and villages around Argol
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
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Argol from above
Around Argol40 places to see, do and reach nearby
FaouNature9.5 kmPenfeldNature20 kmDouffineNature15 kmMignonneNature13 kmGrotte de l'AutelNature13 kmGrotte Sainte-MarineNature14 kmîle de TérénezNature5.0 kmîle d'ArunNature7.6 kmMénez-HomMountain6.7 kmRoc'h RuzMountain37 kmRoc'h TrevezelMountain34 kmRoc'h TrédudonMountain35 kmMont de Saint-MichelMountain30 kmLe LazMountain39 kmCentre de Plongée I.S.A.Dive site14 kmArimair PlongéeDive site16 kmDouarnenez Aqua ClubDive site17 kmÉglise Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul d'ArgolMonument0.1 kmAbbaye de DaoulasMonument14 kmLandévennec AbbeyMonument6.2 kmÉglise Saint-Sauveur (Le Faou)Monument11 kmCalvary at Plougastel-DaoulasMonument15 kmVilla Ker Ar BruckMonument14 kmCroix des Douze ApôtresMonument9.6 kmÉglise Saint-Nicaise de Saint-NicMonument5.5 kmMusée vivant des vieux métiersMuseum0.3 kmMusée de la Fraise et du PatrimoineMuseum15 kmMusée de l'école rurale en BretagneMuseum6.5 kmÉcomusée de la meunerieMuseum13 kmDirinon-LoperhetStation17 kmChâteaulinStation17 kmBrestStation20 kmEmbarcadère de Roche NoireFerry port15 kmGare Maritime (Molène et Ouessant)Ferry port20 kmBrestPlace20 kmDouarnenezPlace17 kmLanderneauPlace23 kmLe Relecq-KerhuonPlace19 kmChâteaulinPlace17 kmLoperhetPlace14 km
Postal code
29560
Getting to Argol
Brest Bretagne airportBES
24 kmGuernsey AirportGCI
182 kmJersey AirportJER
189 kmDirinon-LoperhetRailway station
17 kmChâteaulinRailway station
17 kmBrestRailway station
20 kmEmbarcadère de Roche NoireGare Maritime (Molène et Ouessant)
15 kmGare Maritime (Molène et Ouessant)Embarcadère de Roche Noire · Gare Maritime
20 kmPlaces near Argol
Places with a climate like Argol
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Argol?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Argol.
What is the hottest month in Argol?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Argol?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Argol?
January is the wettest month with about 146 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Argol?
The sea is warmest in August at about 16°C and coolest in February at about 10°C.
What is the postal code of Argol?
The postal code of Argol is 29560.