Brittany, France
Étel
Étel is a village in Brittany, France, close to the sea. It has a population of about 2,074 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now14°C
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Population2,074
Local time18:27
47.66° N, 3.20° WElevation 17 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code56410October: high / low17° / 11°
Rain this month101mm
Sea this month16°
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Best: Jun · Aug–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Étel at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:42 · 19:1410 h 32 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 17:46Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun · Aug–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month23°C
Average high in August
Coolest month5°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
99 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
42 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.7 km
Weather in Étel
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
14°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 23 km/h · humidity 92%
Today22 Oct16°11°21.1 mm
Fri23 Oct16°10°6.7 mm
Sat24 Oct17°10°5.9 mm
Sun25 Oct17°11°4.7 mm
Mon26 Oct18°12°6 mm
Tue27 Oct19°13°0.9 mm
Wed28 Oct17°10°
Thu29 Oct16°8°
Fri30 Oct18°9°
Sat31 Oct19°13°
When to go to Étel
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 | 18 | 25 | 36 | 55 | 69 | 77 | 74 | 75 | 79 | 57 | 38 | 22 |
| High | 10° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 18° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 21° | 17° | 14° | 11° |
| Low | 5° | 5° | 6° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 15° | 13° | 11° | 8° | 6° |
| Rain (mm) | 99 | 74 | 69 | 61 | 67 | 43 | 48 | 42 | 64 | 101 | 95 | 108 |
| Wet days | 16 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Sea | 10° | 10° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 14° | 12° |
What's on in Étel
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Étel
Outdoors around Étel
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Camping des MenhirsCamp sites
1 kmTable d'orientationViewpoints
1.2 kmTable d'orientationViewpoints
1.6 kmCamping La Grande MétairieCamp sites
2 kmLa Grande PlageSurf spots
2.7 kmGolf Bluegreen Saint-LaurentGolf courses
3.9 kmClub subaquatiqueDive site
0.5 kmImmersion56Dive site
14 kmCentre Haliotis plongéeDive site
15 kmNature around Étel
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Étel
Earthquakes around Étel
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 record8within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.3Saint-Yvi 2 km ↑1959 · 66 km
5.1Bangor 114 km ↙1959 · 150 km
Towns and villages around Étel
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Le Magouër1.2 kmKergo1.7 kmPort-Niscop1.8 kmVieux-Passage1.9 kmPont-Lorois2 kmBelz3.1 kmSaint-Cado3.1 kmErdeven3.7 kmPlouhinec5.8 kmKerdavid6.1 kmKervran6.3 kmLocoal6.6 kmCrucuno6.7 kmSainte-Hélène6.9 kmSainte-Barbe7.5 kmLocoal-Mendon8.7 kmMerlevenez9.1 kmPlouharnel9.2 kmMendon9.4 kmKerner9.7 kmPloemel9.7 kmRiantec10 kmLe Guennic10 kmNostang10 kmLes Salles10 kmKersahu11 kmKervassal11 kmStervin11 kmCoët à Tous11 kmLocmaria11 kmKerlann11 kmLangonbrac'H11 kmPaul11 kmLe Pô11 kmSaint-Thomin11 kmCité du Runell11 kmLes Deux Moulins11 kmLe Ménec11 kmBourgerel11 kmPorh-Guer12 kmKervignac12 kmGâvres12 kmBan-Gâvres12 kmLe Loc'h12 kmKerchicane12 kmKermario12 kmCarnac12 kmLannic12 kmPorh-Pus12 kmSaint-Colomban12 kmKergatavignan12 kmStervil12 kmPenthièvre12 kmKervern12 kmKerderff12 kmMezat de Kerzo12 kmCloucarnac13 kmSaint-Sterlin13 kmLotuen13 kmPort-Louis13 kmSterbouest13 kmKerbadel13 kmLocmiquélic13 kmSainte-Catherine13 kmKerlois13 kmKer-Michel13 kmKerleskant13 kmKernours13 kmTy-Lann-ar-Guip13 kmTy-Douan13 kmLandévant13 kmNézenel13 kmTalhouët13 kmPen-Mané14 kmKerlavret14 kmLandaul14 kmBeaumer14 kmLocunolay14 kmLocmaria Er Hoët14 kmLe Bonhomme14 km
Étel from above
Around Étel35 places to see, do and reach nearby
ScorffNature14 kmRivière d'AurayNature21 kmrivière du BonoNature18 kmTerNature18 kmTéviecNature12 kmÎle de Saint-CadoNature3.5 kmÎle de KernerNature9.7 kmNichtarguerNature3.3 kmClub subaquatiqueDive site0.5 kmImmersion56Dive site14 kmCentre Haliotis plongéeDive site15 kmGlacière d'ÉtelMonument0.5 kmEtel lifeboat stationMonument0.5 kmTumulus de Run-er-SinzenMonument1.8 kmAlignement de KerdruellanMonument1.8 kmDolmen de KerlutuMonument2.4 kmdolmen de KerangréMonument2.6 kmDolmen de KerguéranMonument2.7 kmPatron Émile DanielMonument0.5 kmMusée des ThoniersMuseum0.5 kmPrehistoric museumMuseum12 kmMusée de la Compagnie des IndesMuseum14 kmNavy museum, Port-LouisMuseum14 kmFlore submarine, Submarine Discovery CentreMuseum15 kmPlouharnel - CarnacStation8.6 kmBelz - PloemelStation9.7 kmLes Sables-BlancsStation11 kmPort-Louis LocmaloFerry port12 kmGâvres EmbarcadèreFerry port12 kmLanesterPlace16 kmAurayPlace16 kmHennebontPlace17 kmLorientPlace16 kmLanguidicPlace20 kmLarmor-PlagePlace15 km
Postal code
56410
Getting to Étel
Rennes-Saint-Jacques AirportRNS
119 kmBrest Bretagne airportBES
126 kmNantes Atlantique AirportNTE
132 kmPlouharnel - CarnacRailway station
8.6 kmBelz - PloemelRailway station
9.7 kmLes Sables-BlancsRailway station
11 kmPort-Louis LocmaloGâvres Embarcadère
12 kmGâvres EmbarcadèrePort-Louis Locmalo
12 kmPlaces near Étel
Places with a climate like Étel
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Étel?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Étel.
What is the hottest month in Étel?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Étel?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Étel?
January is the wettest month with about 99 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Étel?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 10°C.
What is the postal code of Étel?
The postal code of Étel is 56410.