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In the French Basque Country on the Atlantic coast, Biarritz is Europe's surf capital on the Atlantic with elegant Belle Époque charm. The Grande Plage, the Rock of the Virgin, and Basque cuisine make this place unique.

What awaits you

BeachCity tripActiveLocal cuisineNatureWalkableBy the sea

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Best time to visit

June–September: up to 26°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

In June–September, water temperatures reach a pleasant 24°C — perfect for swimming.

Insider tip: March, November — a pleasant 17°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (13°C). Best visited in June–September.

Max. temperature
12°
Jan
14°
Feb
17°
Mar
17°
Apr
20°
May
23°
Jun
25°
Jul
26°
Aug
24°
Sep
23°
Oct
17°
Nov
14°
Dec
Water temperature
13°
Jan
13°
Feb
13°
Mar
15°
Apr
18°
May
22°
Jun
23°
Jul
24°
Aug
23°
Sep
20°
Oct
17°
Nov
14°
Dec
Sunshine hours
6h
Jan
7h
Feb
8h
Mar
9h
Apr
11h
May
11h
Jun
12h
Jul
11h
Aug
10h
Sep
7h
Oct
6h
Nov
5h
Dec
Rain days
11d
Jan
11d
Feb
16d
Mar
13d
Apr
15d
May
15d
Jun
8d
Jul
11d
Aug
14d
Sep
13d
Oct
15d
Nov
15d
Dec

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Biarritz as a Vacation Destination

Biarritz is an excellent choice for beach holidays, city breaks, active holidays. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 26°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. As an upscale destination, a more generous budget is advisable. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes. The best months for swimming are June, July, August, September with water temperatures up to 24°C.

Good to know

Price level
€€€€
Local languages
FR
Camping
Tent & caravan