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

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

When to go to Rennes, France

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

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

January

If you are traveling to Rennes in January, you will notice that it can be very chilly. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

February

February in Rennes can be brisk. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) to high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

March

March in Rennes is cold. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C) to 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

April

Traveling to Rennes in April, you will notice that it is cool. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

May

If you are traveling to Rennes in May, you will notice that it is balmy. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

June

If you visit Rennes during June, you are likely to find that it is balmy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C).

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

What to wear/what to pack:

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

July

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

What to wear/what to pack:

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

August

August for Rennes is a perfect temperature. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

September

In September, Rennes is balmy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 70s F (low 20s C) range.

At night, lows are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Rennes, with a few of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

October

If you go to Rennes in October, you will notice that it is chilly. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

November

In November, Rennes can be very chilly. Temperatures routinely are in the 50s F (low 10s C) range.

At night, lows are in the low 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Rennes, with a few of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

December

In December, Rennes is cold. Temperatures routinely are in the high 40s F (single digits C) range.

At night, lows are in the high 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Rennes, with a few of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

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

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Rennes, 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 Rennes
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
Appropriate museum wear
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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