When to go dans le Bassin d'Arcachon ?

The Bassin d'Arcachon enjoys a mild climate and a generous sun all year round. However, winters are rainy. It snows once or twice a year. Autumn and winter storms sometimes blow with force. The passes are then impassable. Summers are dry and hot, but rarely hot thanks to the afternoon thermal breeze. Average temperatures range from 12°C in January to 27°C in August. The sea temperature varies from 11°C to 21°C.

When to go to the Bay of Arcachon? You can discover the Bay of Arcachon in any season. The high tourist season is in summer, when prices are higher and the tourist sites, including the Dune du Pilat, are very popular. Spring is a period recommended for its mildness and its colors. The winter atmosphere is not lacking in a charming rigor. The basin is then "yours" or almost. And what spoils nothing, the basin is in celebration all year long: Sea Festivals, Festival "Cadences", Cabanes en fête, fireworks... Gastronomy also gives the opportunity of meetings and fairs that pay tribute to local producers, fishermen and craftsmen.