Arcachon, France: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Arcachon, France? If you're planning to go to Arcachon, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Arcachon, France

Based on the climate and weather in Arcachon, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Arcachon, France by month

January

If you vacation in Arcachon during January, you are likely to find that it is pretty cool. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Waterproof footwear
Light gloves or mittens
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Jacket or coat
Fleeces
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat

February

February in Arcachon is brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Socks
Rain coat
Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear
Fleeces
Jacket or coat
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella

March

March in Arcachon can be chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C), with a few days below 32 F (single digits C). It tends to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Dresses
Light jacket or fleece
Socks
Long skirts
Pants or jeans
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat

April

If you vacation in Arcachon during April, you are likely to find that it is cool. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Long skirts
Socks
Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Dresses
Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella

May

May in Arcachon is mild. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Rain coat
Light jacket or fleece
Umbrella
Long skirts
Waterproof luggage
Socks
Pants or jeans
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Dresses
Waterproof footwear

June

June here is mild. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long and short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Light footwear
Dresses
Sandals
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Shorts or short pants

July

July in Arcachon is warm. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Shorts or short pants
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Light footwear
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Rain coat
Skirts

August

If you vacation in Arcachon during August, you are likely to find that it is warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long and short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Light footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts or short pants
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Dresses
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Skirts

September

September in Arcachon is a perfect temperature. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C) to low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Shorts or short pants
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Waterproof footwear
Light footwear

October

October in Arcachon is relatively cool. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Light jacket or fleece
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear
Socks
Umbrella
Long skirts
Pants or jeans

November

If you visit Arcachon during November, you are likely to find that it is crisp. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat
Long skirts
Socks
Light jacket or fleece
Standard footwear
Pants or jeans
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage

December

December here is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Fleeces
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Rain coat
Jacket or coat
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Light gloves or mittens

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Arcachon, France

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Arcachon, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and E
A SIM card that works in Arcachon
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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