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Carcans
New Aquitaine, France

Carcans

Carcans is a village in New Aquitaine, France. It has a population of about 2,415 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now13°C
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Population2,415
Local time10:31
45.08° N, 1.04° WElevation 23 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code33121
The year in Carcansweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69October
October: high / low19° / 11°
Rain this month98mm
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep

Best: Jun–Jul · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Carcans at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Jul · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in August

Coolest month4°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

84 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

50 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 12 km

Weather in Carcans

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
13°C

Rain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 91%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct17°9°2.5 mm
Sun25 Oct18°10°8.5 mm
Mon26 Oct21°11°
Tue27 Oct21°11°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct18°7°
Thu29 Oct17°4°
Fri30 Oct18°4°
Sat31 Oct15°4°
Sun1 Nov14°3°
Mon2 Nov14°1°

When to go to Carcans

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score223853676976757480694226
High10°12°15°17°21°24°26°27°24°19°14°11°
Low4°4°6°8°11°14°16°16°13°11°7°5°
Rain (mm)84666171685452507698108110
Wet days141012111210989121313

What's on in Carcans

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Carcans

All monuments

More museums: Maison des Arts et Traditions Populaires · Musée du Souvenir – Maison du Combattant

Outdoors around Carcans

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Kite AreaSurf spots
1.7 km
splash parkWater parks
2.3 km
TalarisCamp sites
4.2 km
Splash Park - Lacanau - Plage du MoutchicWater parks
5.2 km
Tour de LespéronViewpoints
7.6 km
Golf du BaganaisGolf courses
7.8 km

Nature around Carcans

Nature in France

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Carcans

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Carcans

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron 5 km ↙1972 · 98 km
5.2Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron 2 km ↓2005 · 97 km

Towns and villages around Carcans

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Carcans from above

Postal code

33121

Getting to Carcans

Bordeaux–Mérignac AirportBOD
38 km
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRH
123 km
Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord airportEGC
126 km
Moulis - ListracRailway station
24 km
Port de LamarqueBac de Blaye-Lamarque
28 km
Ponton de l'île NouvelleFerry port
30 km

Places near Carcans

Places with a climate like Carcans

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Carcans?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Carcans.
What is the hottest month in Carcans?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Carcans?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Carcans?
January is the wettest month with about 84 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Carcans?
The postal code of Carcans is 33121.