New Aquitaine, France
Ascain
Ascain is a village in New Aquitaine, France, close to the sea. It has a population of about 4,658 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now12°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population4,658
Local time02:46
43.35° N, 1.62° WElevation 20 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code64310October: high / low21° / 12°
Rain this month179mm
Sea this month18°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ascain at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:32 · 19:1110 h 39 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous94% · Moonrise 18:02Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in August
Coolest month5°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
192 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
89 mm of rain
Warmest sea22°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
3 of them World Heritage
Weather in Ascain
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 11 km/h · humidity 95%
Today24 Oct19°11°1.4 mm
Sun25 Oct22°9°8 mm
Mon26 Oct25°13°1.2 mm
Tue27 Oct23°15°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct19°12°
Thu29 Oct22°9°
Fri30 Oct21°12°
Sat31 Oct19°10°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov16°11°6.9 mm
When to go to Ascain
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 | 33 | 39 | 53 | 61 | 62 | 70 | 75 | 71 | 74 | 68 | 49 | 37 |
| High | 13° | 13° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 24° | 21° | 16° | 13° |
| Low | 5° | 5° | 7° | 9° | 12° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 14° | 12° | 8° | 6° |
| Rain (mm) | 192 | 155 | 152 | 177 | 147 | 100 | 89 | 114 | 132 | 179 | 214 | 204 |
| Wet days | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 13 |
| Sea | 13° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 21° | 18° | 16° | 14° |
What's on in Ascain
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Ascain
0.5 km
Pont romain d'AscainBuilt 500
0.1 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption d'Ascain11 km
Abbadia CastleBuilt 1884
14 km
Château de FrançonBuilt 1880
UNESCO11 km
Aduanako Zaintza-gorputzaBuilt 1853
UNESCO14 km
Camino del Norte
Museum2.9 km
Petit train de la RhuneBuilt 1924
Museum14 km
Cité de l'Océan et du SurfBuilt 2011Outdoors around Ascain
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Camp sites80Surf spots12Viewpoints10Golf courses7Mountain huts4Climbing2Zoos1Hot springs & thermal baths1Theme parks1
Profdesurf.comSurf spots
0.1 kmChica BeachSurf spots
0.1 kmGolf d'ArcanguesGolf courses
0.4 kmPont RomainViewpoints
0.5 kmBid'a ParcTheme parks
0.5 kmLe RuisseauCamp sites
1.4 kmL'indalo Sun-shopDive site
6.9 kmAtlantic PirogueDive site
7.5 kmTech OcéanDive site
7.5 kmSite de plongée de GuétharyDive site
9.8 kmNature around Ascain
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Ascain
Earthquakes around Ascain
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19502magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record10within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.3Ainharp 1 km ↑1978 · 56 km
5.1Arette 2 km ↖1967 · 77 km
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 1
Bridges, road stations and ports
Towns and villages around Ascain
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Serres1.6 kmOlhette4.1 kmChantaco4.1 kmIbarron4.3 kmSare5 kmLehenbiscaye5.6 kmIhalar5.7 kmCiboure5.8 kmSaint-Jean-de-Luz5.8 kmSaint-Pée-sur-Nivelle5.8 kmKexiloa5.8 kmAmotz6 kmUrtaburu6.2 kmSocoa6.5 kmUrrugne6.6 kmSainte-Barbe7 kmAhetze7.8 kmCosta Aldia8 kmElizaldia8.3 kmHaispoure8.5 kmBehereta8.7 kmGuéthary8.8 kmParlementia9.2 kmAmespétou9.2 kmOthexuria9.6 kmBiriatou10 kmBidart10 kmAgerria11 kmAinhoa11 kmAlotz11 kmArbonne11 kmDantxarinea11 kmOrio11 kmOrdotz11 kmBéhobie11 kmSouraïde12 kmLes Joncaux12 kmHendaye12 kmArcangues13 kmLa Chapelle13 kmEspelette14 kmChapelet14 kmSaint-Michel14 kmLa Négresse14 kmArrauntz14 kmBassussarry14 kmHiribéhere14 kmUstaritz15 kmBourg Suzon15 kmHérauritz15 kmInthalatzea15 kmLarressore15 km
Ascain from above
Around Ascain41 places to see, do and reach nearby
NivelleNature6.1 kmUhabiaNature9.8 kmUntxinNature7.1 kmLac de Saint-Pée-sur-NivelleNature8.1 kmcaves of ZugarramurdiNature10 kmCaves of SareNature9.5 kmPheasant IslandNature12 kmTwo TwinsNature12 kmAdiMountain39 kmSayoaMountain34 kmXuriainMountain36 kmMonte AutzaMountain27 kmHauzaMountain27 kmLaurinagaMountain39 kmL'indalo Sun-shopDive site6.9 kmAtlantic PirogueDive site7.5 kmTech OcéanDive site7.5 kmPont romain d'AscainMonument0.5 kmÉglise Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption d'AscainMonument0.1 kmAbbadia CastleMonument11 kmChâteau de FrançonMonument14 kmAduanako Zaintza-gorputzaMonument11 kmCamino del NorteMonument14 kmPhare de Saint-Jean-de-LuzMonument6.0 kmChurch of Nuestra Señora del Juncal, IrúnMonument13 kmPetit train de la RhuneMuseum2.9 kmCité de l'Océan et du SurfMuseum14 kmMusée de GuétharyMuseum8.4 kmMuseo Romano OiassoMuseum13 kmMuseo de las Brujas (Witches Museum)Museum11 kmLa RhuneStation4.2 kmSaint-Jean-de-Luz - CiboureStation5.5 kmSaint-IgnaceStation2.9 kmBateau Hendaye - HondarribiaFerry port14 kmHondarribia - Hendaia txalupaFerry port14 kmErrenteriaPlace23 kmPasaiaPlace25 kmIrunPlace14 kmUrrugnePlace6.7 kmBidartPlace10 kmOiartzunPlace20 km
Postal code
64310
Getting to Ascain
San Sebastián AirportEAS
14 kmBiarritz Pays Basque airportBIQ
16 kmPamplona AirportPNA
64 kmLa RhuneRailway station
4.2 kmSaint-Jean-de-Luz - CiboureRailway station
5.5 kmSaint-IgnaceRailway station
2.9 kmBateau Hendaye - HondarribiaHondarribia - Hendaia txalupa
14 kmHondarribia - Hendaia txalupaBateau Hendaye - Hondarribia
14 kmPlaces near Ascain
Places with a climate like Ascain
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ascain?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ascain.
What is the hottest month in Ascain?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Ascain?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ascain?
January is the wettest month with about 192 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ascain?
The sea is warmest in August at about 22°C and coolest in February at about 12°C.
What is the postal code of Ascain?
The postal code of Ascain is 64310.