Climate Insights for Pornic

The climate in Pornic is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 745mm of precipitation falls per year. Pornic receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Pornic is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Pornic sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 24°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Pornic is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 745mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 87mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 35mm. That's 52mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Pornic is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/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 18km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Pornic, which began on June 21, 2026. Pornic 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

The best time to visit Pornic is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 48mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°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 Pornic 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.