What’s the climate like in Lorient?
The current climate of Lorient features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 23°C during the day to lows of 10°C. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 4°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Lorient in recent years was 37°C in August 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -2°C in January 2019.
On average, Lorient gets 780 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 5,6 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of France? Check out the weather and climate in places like Paris, Côte d'Azur, or have a look at other destinations in France.
Best time to visit Lorient?
The best time to visit Lorient for sunny weather is May through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Lorient. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Lorient
The climate table of Lorient shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 11 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 90 | 90 | 56 | 33 | 83 | 50 | 45 | 48 | 37 | 76 | 74 | 98 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,4 | 0,5 | 1,2 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,1 | 1,3 |
| UV Index | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 17°C
- Highest temperature: 23°C in June, July and August
- Lowest temperature: 10°C in January
- Precipitation*: 780 mm per year, averaging 65 mm per month
- Snowfall: 5,6 cm per year
- Driest months: 33 mm in April, 37 mm in September and 45 mm in July
- Wettest months: 98 mm in December, 90 mm in January and 90 mm in February
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Lorient
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Lorient, France. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Lorient
This graph shows how much precipitation Lorient, France, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Lorient
This graph shows how much snow Lorient, France, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Lorient
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Lorient, France. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Lorient
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Lorient, France. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Lorient
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Lorient, France, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Lorient
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Lorient, France, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Lorient by Month
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