Brittany, France
Roscoff
Roscoff is a village in Brittany, France, close to the sea. It has a population of about 3,772. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now14°C
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Population3,772
Local time14:14
48.72° N, 3.99° WElevation 6 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code29680October: high / low16° / 11°
Rain this month116mm
Sea this month15°
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Best: Jun–Jul · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Roscoff at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:52 · 18:1010 h 18 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:23Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 8.6Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Jul · Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month20°C
Average high in August
Coolest month6°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
130 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
49 mm of rain
Warmest sea16°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 11 km
Weather in Roscoff
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
14°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 42 km/h · humidity 66%
Today25 Oct17°11°3.7 mm
Mon26 Oct18°11°2.6 mm
Tue27 Oct17°12°4.4 mm
Wed28 Oct16°10°
Thu29 Oct16°8°
Fri30 Oct17°8°
Sat31 Oct17°12°
Sun1 Nov14°11°
Mon2 Nov15°11°0.7 mm
Tue3 Nov14°10°4.6 mm
When to go to Roscoff
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 | 20 | 27 | 45 | 57 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 75 | 52 | 35 | 23 |
| High | 10° | 11° | 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) | 130 | 100 | 85 | 78 | 69 | 49 | 54 | 54 | 68 | 116 | 128 | 144 |
| Wet days | 18 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
| Sea | 11° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 12° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 16° | 15° | 14° | 12° |
What's on in Roscoff
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Roscoff
0.3 km
Notre-Dame-de-Croaz-BatzBuilt 1522
0.5 km
Roscoff lighthouseBuilt 1934
2.1 km
Chapelle Sainte-Anne de l'Île de Batz
1.8 km
Jardin Georges Delaselle
0.3 km
Baptismal fonts of Église Notre-Dame de Croaz Batz0.4 km
Station biologique de RoscoffBuilt 1872
Museum0.3 km
Maison des Johnnies et de l’oignon de RoscoffOutdoors around Roscoff
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Pitch & Putt Golf de CarantecGolf courses
1 kmGolf de la baie de MorlaixGolf courses
1.1 kmLes MouettesCamp sites
1.6 kmJardin KerdilèsZoos
1.9 km180 degree viewpoint on the bay of MorlaixViewpoints
2.6 kmMoguericSurf spots
3.5 kmClub de plongéeDive site
4 kmCarantec PlongéeDive site
8.4 kmNature around Roscoff
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Roscoff
Earthquakes around Roscoff
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 · 82 km
Tropical storms · Roscoff
Universities and research institutes
Roscoff Marine StationResearch institute · founded 1872
Adaptation and Diversity in the Marine EnvironmentResearch institute · founded 2005
Laboratory of Integrative Biology of Marine ModelResearch institute · founded 2014
Towns and villages around Roscoff
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Ar Run1.2 kmLaber1.7 kmKertissiec2.3 kmTrofeunteun2.5 kmAr Ru2.5 kmPalud2.9 kmKeravel3 kmRupodou3.1 kmPouldu3.1 kmKenekaou3.3 kmKerabret3.3 kmLannou Bihan3.3 kmCréac'H Ar C'Hastell3.3 kmJugan3.4 kmGoalés3.5 kmKeradénec3.5 kmSantec3.7 kmFavic3.8 kmTheven4 kmLa Plaine4.1 kmTroguérot4.2 kmKeragon4.2 kmSaint-Pol-de-Léon4.3 kmCreac'H Ar Leo4.5 kmMéchou Rouz4.8 kmLa Magdeleine5.3 kmKervent5.3 kmTrégor5.4 kmDossen5.6 kmKergréguin5.6 kmGuerveur5.7 kmFeunteun-Ven6.4 kmKeraëret6.6 kmCroaz Hent7.1 kmPrat Coulm7.6 kmMoguériec7.7 kmKeronmes7.9 kmPlougoulm7.9 kmKersauzon8 kmKerlosquet8.2 kmKeromnes8.2 kmCarantec8.2 kmPenlan8.3 kmCreach Hamon8.4 kmSainte-Marguerite8.6 kmSibiril8.6 kmKeraval8.7 kmPenn Al Lann8.8 kmKerfiat9.1 kmPort Neuf9.2 kmPont de La Corde9.2 kmLoc Maria9.4 kmSaint-Maudez9.5 kmKerhuel9.5 kmLanvéguen9.6 kmKerlaudy9.6 kmBougourouan9.9 kmKersaint10 kmKermenguy10 kmKerantiou10 kmKervaliou10 kmTroborn10 kmPlouénan11 kmLanneusfel11 kmCléder11 kmTévenn Kerbrat11 kmSaint-Samson11 kmTérénez11 kmCoatnempron11 kmHenvic11 kmRusunan11 kmBarnénès11 kmAn Amied11 kmKerieuff11 kmKerlizien11 kmTronjoly11 kmPerros12 kmKerven12 kmKerzabiec12 kmKernéléhen12 km
Roscoff from above
Around Roscoff34 places to see, do and reach nearby
HornNature5.4 kmPenzéNature7.8 kmGuillecNature7.5 kmDourduff, BrittanyNature15 kmRivière de MorlaixNature15 kmFlècheNature25 kmîle CallotNature6.0 kmLouët islandNature9.2 kmRoc'h RuzMountain35 kmRoc'h TrevezelMountain36 kmRoc'h TrédudonMountain36 kmRoc ar FeunteunMountain35 kmToussainesMountain40 kmClub de plongéeDive site4.0 kmCarantec PlongéeDive site8.4 kmNotre-Dame-de-Croaz-BatzMonument0.3 kmRoscoff lighthouseMonument0.5 kmChapelle Sainte-Anne de l'Île de BatzMonument2.1 kmJardin Georges DelaselleMonument1.8 kmBaptismal fonts of Église Notre-Dame de Croaz BatzMonument0.3 kmStation biologique de RoscoffMonument0.3 kmGare de RoscoffMonument0.5 kmKreisker chapelMonument4.6 kmMaison des Johnnies et de l’oignon de RoscoffMuseum0.3 kmSaint-Pol de LéonStation5.2 kmMorlaixStation20 kmCale de la BargeFerry port0.5 kmEmbarcadère Marée HauteFerry port0.5 kmMorlaixPlace20 kmPlouescatPlace16 kmCarantecPlace8.2 kmSantecPlace3.7 kmPlouénanPlace11 kmPlougoulmPlace7.9 km
Postal codes
29680
Codes for businesses and P.O. boxes · 5
29681 CEDEX29682 CEDEX29684 CEDEX29688 CEDEX29689 CEDEX
Getting to Roscoff
Brest Bretagne airportBES
44 kmGuernsey AirportGCI
128 kmJersey AirportJER
141 kmSaint-Pol de LéonRailway station
5.2 kmMorlaixRailway station
20 kmCale de la BargeCâle du Vil
0.5 kmEmbarcadère Marée HauteCâle du Vil
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Roscoff?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Roscoff.
What is the hottest month in Roscoff?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Roscoff?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Roscoff?
January is the wettest month with about 130 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Roscoff?
The sea is warmest in August at about 16°C and coolest in March at about 10°C.
What is the postal code of Roscoff?
Roscoff has 6 postal codes: 29680, 29681 CEDEX, 29682 CEDEX, 29684 CEDEX, 29688 CEDEX, 29689 CEDEX.