The best times to visit Auray for ideal weather are

April 30th to November 11th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Auray Travel Info

Weather in Auray

Temperature

Average temperatures in Auray vary somewhat. Considering humidity, temperatures feel nice most of the year, excluding some cold weeks in the winter, with a fair chance of precipitation about half of the year. The area is somewhat temperate — in the 47th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Auray, the hottest months are July, August, and then September. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally late July where highs are regularly around 70.7°F (21.5°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 60.1°F (15.6°C) at night.

Auray Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Auray Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Auray Perceived Temperature (F)

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Auray Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Auray Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 50.5 47 43.1
Feb 50.1 46.1 41.9
Mar 53.6 48.5 44
Apr 58.6 52.8 47.7
May 62 56.6 51.7
Jun 67.4 61.5 56.1
Jul 69.7 64.2 59.4
Aug 69.4 64.1 59.1
Sep 67.8 61.8 56.3
Oct 62.5 58.3 54
Nov 56.8 53.4 49.4
Dec 52.1 48.7 44.7

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 10.3 8.3 6.2
Feb 10.1 7.8 5.5
Mar 12 9.2 6.7
Apr 14.8 11.6 8.7
May 16.7 13.7 10.9
Jun 19.7 16.4 13.4
Jul 20.9 17.9 15.2
Aug 20.8 17.8 15.1
Sep 19.9 16.6 13.5
Oct 16.9 14.6 12.2
Nov 13.8 11.9 9.7
Dec 11.2 9.3 7.1

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Auray are September, June, and then July. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early to mid February. For example, on the week of February 12th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in late March with an average of 3 days of significant precipitation the week of March 26th.

When can you find snow in Auray? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Auray.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Auray (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 22% 0 3.5
Feb 18% 0 3
Mar 17% 0 1.5
Apr 15% 0 2.1
May 17% 0 1.9
Jun 13% 0 2.7
Jul 15% 0 3.3
Aug 17% 0 4.8
Sep 12% 0 3
Oct 16% 0 1.4
Nov 27% 0 3.8
Dec 24% 0 4.7

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 22 0 8.9
Feb 18 0 7.6
Mar 17 0 3.8
Apr 15 0 5.3
May 17 0 4.8
Jun 13 0 6.9
Jul 15 0 8.4
Aug 17 0 12.2
Sep 12 0 7.6
Oct 16 0 3.6
Nov 27 0 9.7
Dec 24 0 11.9

 

Humidity and Wind

Auray has some very humid months, and high humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is April (70.5% relative humidity), and the most humid month is January (77.3%).

Wind in Auray is usually stronger than many places. The windiest month is December, followed by November and January. December’s average wind speed of around 15.1 knots (17.4 MPH or 28 KPH) is considered “a moderate breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in late December where average top sustained speeds reach 22.8 knots, which is considered a strong breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Auray.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 13.4 Significant breeze 21.1 Strong breeze
Feb 11.8 Significant breeze 19.4 Strong breeze
Mar 12.2 Significant breeze 18.6 Strong breeze
Apr 11.6 Significant breeze 17.5 Strong breeze
May 11.1 Significant breeze 16.7 Strong breeze
Jun 10.9 Gentle breeze 16.4 Significant breeze
Jul 10.8 Gentle breeze 16.3 Strong breeze
Aug 10.3 Gentle breeze 15.9 Significant breeze
Sep 10.4 Gentle breeze 15.6 Strong breeze
Oct 11.5 Significant breeze 17.7 Strong breeze
Nov 13.9 Significant breeze 20.9 Strong breeze
Dec 15.1 Significant breeze 22.2 Very strong breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 77.3%
Feb 74.5%
Mar 72.8%
Apr 70.5%
May 73.2%
Jun 72.1%
Jul 74.3%
Aug 75.2%
Sep 71.8%
Oct 75.6%
Nov 75.3%
Dec 74.4%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Auray?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings for France; exercise a high degree of caution. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 20, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Auray, France is July, followed by June and August. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Auray in November. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 35.3 in November means 35.3% of the tourists vs. July.

 

 

Overall Auray Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 65.6°F (18.7°C) and 51.2°F (10.7°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with roughly 5 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have comfortably cool weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see the least precipitation with 4 to 5 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Auray, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 69.7°F (20.9°C) and 52.8°F (11.6°C), which will feel comfortable given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 4 to 8 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is too cold this time of year in Auray to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 53.3°F (11.8°C) and 48.7°F (9.3°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 5 to 7 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

 

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