Brittany, France
Plouarzel
Plouarzel is a village in Brittany, France, close to the sea. It has a population of about 2,596. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now13°C
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Population2,596
Local time18:27
48.43° N, 4.73° WElevation 74 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code29810October: high / low16° / 11°
Rain this month101mm
Sea this month15°
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Best: Jun · Aug–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Plouarzel at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:49 · 19:1910 h 29 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 17:52Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 8.8Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun · Aug–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month20°C
Average high in August
Coolest month6°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
107 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
45 mm of rain
Warmest sea16°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Plouarzel
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
13°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 35 km/h · humidity 91%
Today22 Oct16°11°12.2 mm
Fri23 Oct15°11°8.7 mm
Sat24 Oct17°11°9.1 mm
Sun25 Oct17°11°10.3 mm
Mon26 Oct17°11°9 mm
Tue27 Oct17°11°4.4 mm
Wed28 Oct16°10°
Thu29 Oct15°8°
Fri30 Oct19°11°
Sat31 Oct19°13°
When to go to Plouarzel
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 | 19 | 27 | 46 | 58 | 73 | 70 | 71 | 75 | 51 | 34 | 23 |
| High | 10° | 10° | 12° | 13° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 16° | 13° | 11° |
| Low | 6° | 6° | 7° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 11° | 9° | 7° |
| Rain (mm) | 107 | 84 | 77 | 68 | 64 | 45 | 52 | 52 | 72 | 101 | 101 | 118 |
| Wet days | 18 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
| Sea | 11° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 15° | 15° | 14° | 12° |
What's on in Plouarzel
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Plouarzel
Outdoors around Plouarzel
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Mur d'escaladeClimbing
1 kmCamping les Blancs SablonsCamp sites
1.1 kmPop Corn LabyrintheTheme parks
1.3 kmSweetspot - École de surfSurf spots
1.6 kmDomaine de KéryelCamp sites
1.8 kmGolf des AbersGolf courses
1.8 kmMadéo plongéeDive site
4.5 kmDive site
15 kmClub Subaquatique de l'IroiseDive site
15 kmCsam Section PlongéeDive site
17 kmNature around Plouarzel
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Plouarzel
Earthquakes around Plouarzel
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 · 77 km
Towns and villages around Plouarzel
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kervinic0.8 kmMeanaryar2 kmKerijean2.6 kmLampaul-Plouarzel2.6 kmRubian2.6 kmKeriével3 kmKerguerézec3.2 kmKergonsoch3.2 kmTrézien3.3 kmPorspaul3.3 kmRohennic3.4 kmKerludu3.5 kmPloumoguer3.5 kmKergador3.6 kmKerglonou3.7 kmPerros4 kmPorscav4.1 kmKerhornou4.1 kmPorsmoguer4.3 kmLamber4.4 kmRuscumunoc4.4 kmLanildut4.6 kmL'Aber Ildut4.7 kmRumorvan4.7 kmLe Vern4.8 kmKerdrévor5 kmBrélès5 kmLannec5.1 kmLe Pontic5.3 kmRuludu5.3 kmKergos5.7 kmKervéan5.8 kmIllien5.9 kmLocornan6 kmKerzéoc6 kmMelon6.5 kmTrébabu7.1 kmPrat Ar Men7.1 kmMazou7.4 kmQuilimerien7.5 kmLanfeust7.6 kmLanvénec7.7 kmKerharan7.7 kmKervezennec7.8 kmKerivoret7.8 kmLarret7.8 kmKermerrien7.9 kmLanrivoaré8.1 kmSaint-Renan8.1 kmPrat Paul8.1 kmPenhoat8.3 kmVinigos8.4 kmLe Dreff8.4 kmSaint-Sébastien8.5 kmKergastel8.6 kmPorspoder8.7 kmLe Conquet8.7 kmLochrist8.8 kmPlourin9 kmKerfily9.1 kmLocmaria-Plouzané9.2 kmRadénoc9.4 kmPorsmilin9.7 kmLe Vourch9.7 kmLe Trez Hir9.8 kmTrégorf9.9 kmArgenton9.9 kmLochrist10 kmPlouzané10 kmTrégana10 kmCoatevès10 kmSaint-Fiacre10 kmPlougonvelin10 kmKeruzas11 kmKer Ar C'hleuz11 kmKerbrat11 kmLandunvez11 kmLeuré11 kmSaint-Marzin11 kmTréouergat12 km
Plouarzel from above
Around Plouarzel29 places to see, do and reach nearby
Aber-IldutNature4.7 kmPenfeldNature19 kmAber Wrac'hNature22 kmAber-BenoîtNature18 kmAbri Sadi-CarnotNature18 kmGrottes de Kersiguérou-Kerloc'hNature21 kmFort de BertheaumeNature11 kmîle MelonNature6.6 kmMadéo plongéeDive site4.5 kmDive siteDive site15 kmClub Subaquatique de l'IroiseDive site15 kmPetit Minou LighthouseMonument14 kmSaint-Mathieu lighthouseMonument12 kmPhare du FourMonument11 kmFort MontbareyMonument15 kmTrezien lighthouseMonument3.7 kmMémorial des marins morts pour la FranceMonument12 kmAbbaye Saint-Mathieu de Fine-TerreMonument12 kmChâteau de TrémazanMonument13 kmMusée Mémoires 39-45 (Plougonvelin)Museum11 kmBrestStation19 kmGare MaritimeFerry port9.1 kmGare MaritimeFerry port17 kmBrestPlace19 kmLe Relecq-KerhuonPlace25 kmGuilersPlace13 kmGouesnouPlace20 kmLocmaria-PlouzanéPlace9.2 kmBoharsPlace16 km
Postal code
29810
Getting to Plouarzel
Brest Bretagne airportBES
23 kmGuernsey AirportGCI
191 kmJersey AirportJER
205 kmBrestRailway station
19 kmGare MaritimeGare Maritime · Gare Maritime (Molène et Ouessant) · Gare Maritime Penn Ar Bed
9.1 kmGare MaritimeGare Maritime · Gare Maritime Penn Ar Bed · Molène
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Plouarzel?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Plouarzel.
What is the hottest month in Plouarzel?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Plouarzel?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Plouarzel?
January is the wettest month with about 107 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Plouarzel?
The sea is warmest in August at about 16°C and coolest in February at about 10°C.
What is the postal code of Plouarzel?
The postal code of Plouarzel is 29810.