Climate Insights for Rennes

Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, France (land mass)

Hottest
July
24°C peak76°F peak
Coldest
January
3°C low38°F low
Wettest
October
80 mm rain3.1 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Rennes is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 762 mm of precipitation falls per year. Rennes receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rennes is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.The climate in Rennes is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 30 in of precipitation falls per year. Rennes receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rennes is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 38°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 3°FebMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 4°MarMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 5°AprMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 6°MayMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 9°JunMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°JulMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 14°AugMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 14°SepMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 12°OctMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 9°NovMax: 12°Average: 9°Min: 6°DecMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 4°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 48°FAverage: 43°FMin: 38°FFebMax: 51°FAverage: 45°FMin: 39°FMarMax: 55°FAverage: 48°FMin: 41°FAprMax: 61°FAverage: 52°FMin: 43°FMayMax: 66°FAverage: 58°FMin: 49°FJunMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FJulMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 57°FAugMax: 76°FAverage: 66°FMin: 57°FSepMax: 71°FAverage: 62°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 63°FAverage: 56°FMin: 49°FNovMax: 54°FAverage: 48°FMin: 43°FDecMax: 49°FAverage: 45°FMin: 40°F
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Temperatures in Rennes vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Rennes vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 67°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 43°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 2mmMarPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0in
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Rennes is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 762 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 80 mm of rainfall. June and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 42 mm. That's 38 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Rennes is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 30 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.5 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 3.1 in of rainfall. June and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.7 in. That's 1.5 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 14km/hDecWind Speed: 15km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Rennes is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 11km/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 15km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Rennes is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph 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 9mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan6°43°F
Feb7°45°F
Mar9°48°F
Apr11°52°F
May14°58°F
Jun18°64°F
Jul19°67°F
Aug19°66°F
Sep17°62°F
Oct13°56°F
Nov9°48°F
Dec7°45°F

The best time to visit Rennes is during 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 57 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Rennes is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 38°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

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

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
3 °C38 °F
9 °C48 °F
14 km/h9 mph
74 mm2.9 in
1 cm0 in
Feb
4 °C39 °F
10 °C51 °F
15 km/h9 mph
52 mm2.1 in
2 cm1 in
Mar
5 °C41 °F
13 °C55 °F
15 km/h9 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
6 °C43 °F
16 °C61 °F
12 km/h8 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
9 °C49 °F
19 °C66 °F
12 km/h8 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C55 °F
23 °C73 °F
11 km/h7 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C57 °F
24 °C76 °F
12 km/h7 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C57 °F
24 °C76 °F
12 km/h7 mph
42 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C53 °F
21 °C71 °F
12 km/h7 mph
57 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C49 °F
17 °C63 °F
13 km/h8 mph
80 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
6 °C43 °F
12 °C54 °F
14 km/h9 mph
73 mm2.9 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
4 °C40 °F
10 °C49 °F
15 km/h9 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in