Brittany, France
Groix
Groix is a village in Brittany, France, close to the sea. It has a population of about 2,310 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now12°C
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Population2,310
Local time00:42
47.64° N, 3.45° WElevation 39 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code56590October: high / low17° / 12°
Rain this month102mm
Sea this month16°
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Best: Jun · Aug–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Groix at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:44 · 19:1310 h 29 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous94% · Moonrise 18:04Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun · Aug–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month22°C
Average high in August
Coolest month6°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
101 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
44 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Groix
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 23 km/h · humidity 73%
Today24 Oct17°12°8.9 mm
Sun25 Oct17°11°5.6 mm
Mon26 Oct17°13°4.7 mm
Tue27 Oct17°11°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct16°11°
Thu29 Oct15°9°
Fri30 Oct16°10°1 mm
Sat31 Oct17°11°4 mm
Sun1 Nov14°8°
When to go to Groix
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 | 19 | 25 | 34 | 53 | 65 | 77 | 74 | 75 | 79 | 56 | 38 | 23 |
| High | 10° | 11° | 12° | 14° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 17° | 14° | 11° |
| Low | 6° | 6° | 7° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 15° | 13° | 12° | 9° | 7° |
| Rain (mm) | 101 | 76 | 71 | 63 | 69 | 45 | 48 | 44 | 66 | 102 | 96 | 110 |
| Wet days | 16 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Sea | 11° | 10° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 14° | 12° |
What's on in Groix
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Groix
2.4 km
dolmen de Vagouar-Huen2.4 km
dolmens Men Cam et Men Yann
14 km
Stade du MoustoirBuilt 1959
14 km
Notre-Dame-de-Victoire, LorientBuilt 1955
4.2 km
Phare de Pen-MenBuilt 1836
10 km
Citadel of Port-Louis
Museum0.6 km
Écomusée de l'île de Groix
Museum10 km
Musée de la Compagnie des IndesMore museums: La maison de Kerlard
Outdoors around Groix
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Parcabout Chien NoirTheme parks
0.5 kmYou-KiteSurf spots
0.5 kmCamping de la LandeCamp sites
0.8 kmLes SaisiesViewpoints
2 kmCamping Belle-PlageCamp sites
3 kmPointe des ChatsViewpoints
3.1 kmClub subaquatiqueDive site
19 kmKemperle Activités SubaquatiquesDive site
19 kmNature around Groix
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Groix
Earthquakes around Groix
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 record7within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.3Saint-Yvi 2 km ↑1959 · 53 km
5.1Bangor 114 km ↙1959 · 143 km
Towns and villages around Groix
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Lomener0.6 kmLocmaria2 kmKerlo2.3 kmKerohet2.4 kmKervédan3.6 kmLomener6.9 kmKerroc'h7.1 kmLe Guermeur7.3 kmKerpape7.8 kmPen-Palud8 kmLe Courégant8.2 kmKervernoïs8.5 kmKergalan8.6 kmLa Rue des Roseaux8.6 kmKerguélen8.6 kmKerderff9 kmKervam9 kmQuéhello-Congard9.2 kmLarmor-Plage9.2 kmPorh-Pus9.2 kmKerloret9.2 kmLe Rhun9.3 kmPorh-Guer9.5 kmLe Ménez9.6 kmGâvres9.8 kmToulhars9.8 kmLaudé9.9 kmKervéganic9.9 kmKerblaizy9.9 kmKercavès10 kmKeradehuen10 kmLes Quatre Chemins10 kmKergoulédec10 kmBan-Gâvres10 kmBriantec10 kmKergantic10 kmLe Fons10 kmKervaugam10 kmKeramezec10 kmLa Nourriguel10 kmQuéhellec11 kmPort-Louis11 kmKerbrient11 kmKerhoas11 kmKernével11 kmZanflamme11 kmPloemeur11 kmLe Vieux Moulin11 kmQuilisoy11 kmQuélisoy Les Bruyères11 kmToul Bleï11 kmCité de Kermélo11 kmLe Fort-Bloqué11 kmMezat de Kerzo11 kmLe Moulin Neuf11 kmKervénanec12 kmKerbernès12 kmLannénec12 kmKersahu12 kmKervinio12 kmKermélo12 kmLes Deux Moulins12 kmKerolay12 kmKerchicane12 kmKerlédern12 kmKeryvaland12 kmQuéhellio-Sachoy12 kmSainte-Catherine12 kmLes Salles12 kmLe Loc'h12 kmStervin13 kmKerjulaude13 kmLocmiquélic13 kmVilleneuve-Troloc13 kmLanveur13 kmKergroise13 kmTy-Douan13 kmPen-Mané13 kmNézenel13 kmKer-Michel13 km
Groix from above
Around Groix34 places to see, do and reach nearby
TerNature11 kmScorffNature14 kmLaïtaNature15 kmGroixNature0.6 kmîle Saint-MichelNature12 kmFort-BloquéNature11 kmBasse MeliteNature2.9 kmBasse du GrognonNature3.1 kmClub subaquatiqueDive site19 kmKemperle Activités SubaquatiquesDive site19 kmdolmen de Vagouar-HuenMonument2.4 kmdolmens Men Cam et Men YannMonument2.4 kmStade du MoustoirMonument14 kmNotre-Dame-de-Victoire, LorientMonument14 kmPhare de Pen-MenMonument4.2 kmCitadel of Port-LouisMonument10 kmPhare de la Pointe des ChatsMonument3.2 kmHôtel GabrielMonument14 kmÉcomusée de l'île de GroixMuseum0.6 kmMusée de la Compagnie des IndesMuseum10 kmNavy museum, Port-LouisMuseum10 kmCité de la voile Éric TabarlyMuseum12 kmMuseum of the submarine FloraMuseum12 kmLorientStation15 kmGestelStation18 kmHennebontStation22 kmTraversées Lorient - Port Louis - Île de GroixFerry port0.8 kmTraversées Lomener - Île de GroixFerry port0.8 kmLanesterPlace16 kmHennebontPlace23 kmLorientPlace14 kmGuidelPlace17 kmLarmor-PlagePlace9.2 kmCaudanPlace21 km
Postal code
56590
Getting to Groix
Brest Bretagne airportBES
115 kmRennes-Saint-Jacques AirportRNS
137 kmNantes Atlantique AirportNTE
149 kmLorientRailway station
15 kmGestelRailway station
18 kmHennebontRailway station
22 kmTraversées Lorient - Port Louis - Île de GroixLorient La Base - Port Louis - Ile de Groix
0.8 kmTraversées Lomener - Île de GroixPort de Lomener
0.8 kmPlaces near Groix
Places with a climate like Groix
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Groix?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Groix.
What is the hottest month in Groix?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Groix?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Groix?
January is the wettest month with about 101 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Groix?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 10°C.
What is the postal code of Groix?
The postal code of Groix is 56590.