Climate Insights for Capbreton

The climate in Capbreton is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1375mm of precipitation falls per year. Capbreton receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Capbreton is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Capbreton sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 23°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 22°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Capbreton is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1375mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 115mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 222mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 37mm. That's 185mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Capbreton is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 19km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Capbreton, which began on September 23, 2026. Capbreton is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 9°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (86 days from now).

The best time to visit Capbreton is during May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 69mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Capbreton based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.