Brittany, France
Penmarch
Penmarch is a small town in Brittany, France, close to the sea. It has a population of about 5,508 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now16°C
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Population5,508
Local time17:26
47.81° N, 4.34° WElevation 10 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code29760October: high / low17° / 11°
Rain this month96mm
Sea this month16°
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Best: Jun–Jul · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Penmarch at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:53 · 18:1110 h 18 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:51Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Jul · Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month22°C
Average high in August
Coolest month6°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
98 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
41 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 12 km
Weather in Penmarch
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
16°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 33 km/h · humidity 93%
Today26 Oct17°12°0.9 mm
Tue27 Oct17°11°2.9 mm
Wed28 Oct15°11°
Thu29 Oct15°10°
Fri30 Oct15°11°
Sat31 Oct16°8°
Sun1 Nov16°10°
Mon2 Nov15°10°
Tue3 Nov12°6°
When to go to Penmarch
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 | 22 | 26 | 33 | 55 | 65 | 76 | 73 | 73 | 78 | 57 | 39 | 25 |
| High | 11° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 20° | 17° | 14° | 11° |
| Low | 6° | 6° | 7° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 13° | 11° | 9° | 7° |
| Rain (mm) | 98 | 82 | 71 | 63 | 66 | 41 | 46 | 44 | 65 | 96 | 96 | 108 |
| Wet days | 17 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| Sea | 11° | 10° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 14° | 12° |
What's on in Penmarch
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Penmarch
3 km
Penmarc'h LighthouseBuilt 1897
1.9 km
Chapelle Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Penmarc'h
2 km
Église Sainte-Thumette de Kérity
0 km
Exterior of Église Saint-Nonna de Penmarc'h
1.9 km
Menhir de Kervédal
2.4 km
Tour de Saint-Guénolé
Museum2.5 km
Museum of Prehistory of Penmarch
Museum2.5 km
Collections of Musée de préhistoire finistérienMore museums: Canot "Papa Poydenot"
Outdoors around Penmarch
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
L'Océan BretonCamp sites
0.6 kmSite Pointe de Men MeurViewpoints
0.8 kmAqua SudWater parks
1.3 kmLa PommeraieZoos
1.5 kmVillage de la PlageCamp sites
2.1 kmPop Corn LabyrintheTheme parks
2.4 kmBigouden Ranniged Ar MorDive site
4.9 kmNature around Penmarch
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Penmarch
Earthquakes around Penmarch
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 · 35 km
Tropical storms · Penmarch
Towns and villages around Penmarch
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kergazégan0.6 kmLescors1.2 kmKérity1.7 kmKervilon1.8 kmKersuluan1.9 kmSaint-Guénolé2.2 kmLestriguiou2.6 kmKermathéano2.9 kmPendreff3.9 kmTremilieg4.1 kmRobiner4.2 kmGuilvinec4.3 kmLesploveur4.5 kmBeuzeg4.8 kmPlomeur5.1 kmLéchiagat5.3 kmTreffiagat5.7 kmKeristin5.8 kmLéhan5.9 kmLe Stang6.3 kmLetty6.5 kmKerléguer6.7 kmLangéréguin7.3 kmSaint-Jean-Trolimon7.4 kmKerbascol7.6 kmMénez Pichon7.8 kmTréguennec8.8 kmLesconil9.1 kmPlobannalec-Lesconil9.1 kmKeramoine10 kmKeréon10 kmKerhervant10 kmPont-l'Abbé10 kmKerruc11 kmPlonéour-Lanvern11 kmLe Suler11 kmBringall Huella11 kmHent Croaz11 kmKerveltré11 kmLarvor12 kmKergoff12 kmLanguideau12 kmPlovan12 kmBringal12 kmLodonnec12 kmKerfriant12 kmTréogat12 kmKermaria12 kmLanguivoa12 kmLoctudy13 kmKerguillec13 kmKerguen13 kmÎle-Tudy13 kmKeryouen14 kmTréméoc14 kmLe Sillon14 kmMenez14 kmPeumerit14 kmFao Youen14 kmPalud Trébanec15 kmMénez Kerdréanton15 km
Penmarch from above
Around Penmarch32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Pont-l'Abbé riverNature12 kmOdetNature18 kmMenez-DreganNature22 kmMen HirNature4.4 kmBasse Gaouac'hNature4.7 kmBaz SpinecNature5.7 kmCornoc CleustreNature10 kmGaro island, LoctudyNature12 kmMenez LokornMountain34 kmFrugyMountain27 kmBigouden Ranniged Ar MorDive site4.9 kmPenmarc'h LighthouseMonument3.0 kmChapelle Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Penmarc'hMonument1.9 kmÉglise Sainte-Thumette de KérityMonument2.0 kmExterior of Église Saint-Nonna de Penmarc'hMonumentunder 100 mMenhir de KervédalMonument1.9 kmTour de Saint-GuénoléMonument2.4 kmDolmen de LestriguiouMonument2.5 kmTumulus de PoulguenMonument2.5 kmMuseum of Prehistory of PenmarchMuseum2.5 kmCollections of Musée de préhistoire finistérienMuseum2.5 kmMuseum of the old Penmarc'h lighthouseMuseum3.2 kmMusée bigoudenMuseum11 kmAlexis Le Gall cannery museumMuseum13 kmLoctudyFerry port13 kmL’Ile TudyFerry port13 kmPont-l'AbbéPlace10 kmPlonéour-LanvernPlace11 kmCombritPlace16 kmLoctudyPlace13 kmPluguffanPlace22 kmPlobannalec-LesconilPlace9.1 km
Postal code
29760
Getting to Penmarch
Brest Bretagne airportBES
71 kmRennes-Saint-Jacques AirportRNS
196 kmNantes Atlantique AirportNTE
218 kmLoctudyL’Ile Tudy
13 kmL’Ile TudyLoctudy
13 kmPlaces near Penmarch
Places with a climate like Penmarch
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Penmarch?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Penmarch.
What is the hottest month in Penmarch?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Penmarch?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Penmarch?
January is the wettest month with about 98 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Penmarch?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in March at about 10°C.
What is the postal code of Penmarch?
The postal code of Penmarch is 29760.