Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Soulac-sur-Mer features a oceanic climate (Cfb). Temperatures typically range between 8 °C (46 °F) and 22 °C (71 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -4 °C (24 °F) or can rise to as high as 36 °C (97 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 851 mm (33.5 inches) and receives 130 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Soulac-sur-Mer enjoys an average of 3763 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 8 hours 45 minutes to 15 hours 36 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Soulac-sur-Mer are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 19 to 22 °C (67 - 71 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 8 to 10 °C (46 - 50 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Soulac-sur-Mer experiences 39 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 4 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 17°C (63°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
36°C (96°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
| Mean maximum | 14°C (58°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
| Average high | 10°C (50°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
| Daily mean | 8°C (46°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
| Average low | 6°C (42°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
10°C (49°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
| Mean minimum | 0°C (33°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
| Minimum | -3°C (26°F) |
-4°C (24°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
12°C (55°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Soulac-sur-Mer, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with other places around the world.
Soulac-sur-Mer usually has the most precipitation in October, November and December, with an average of 13 rainy days and 106 mm (4.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Soulac-sur-Mer are April, July and August. On average, 37 mm (1.5 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 68 (2.7) | 70 (2.8) | 76 (3.0) | 48 (1.9) | 81 (3.2) | 75 (3.0) | 31 (1.2) | 31 (1.2) | 52 (2.0) | 82 (3.2) | 100 (4.0) | 135 (5.3) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 10 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 17 |
The sunniest months in Soulac-sur-Mer are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 13 hours 32 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Soulac-sur-Mer: January, February and December receive an average of 6 hours 27 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 167 | 224 | 302 | 352 | 401 | 414 | 428 | 401 | 343 | 292 | 236 | 195 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 8m | 10h 22m | 11h 56m | 13h 32m | 14h 54m | 15h 36m | 15h 14m | 14h 1m | 12h 29m | 10h 53m | 9h 29m | 8h 45m |
Soulac-sur-Mer experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 8 - 9, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Low / Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 3. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Soulac-sur-Mer UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Soulac-sur-Mer. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Soulac-sur-Mer's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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