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Bayonne, France

Historic center of the town of Bayonne, seen from the club house of the Aviron Bayonnais.

Bayonne climate

Bayonne’s mild summer is paired with humidity and a cooler season

Bayonne’s climate rows show Very Good overall comfort, a Very Good summer feel, a Mild 79°F average summer high, a Very Good winter feel, and a 42°F average winter low. Humidity is 80 percent, six months are listed as comfortable, and the toughest months are January, November, and February.

Air quality is labeled Excellent at 4.7 out of 5, while long term fine particle pollution is labeled Good at 7.5 micrograms per cubic meter for the 2021 to 2025 modeled average. The climate rows also mark allergies Moderate, heat risk Low, drought risk Medium from 0.4 to 0.6, and weather volatility Excellent. These labels guide planning, while one apartment still needs a personal review.

Living through the seasons

Summer and winter comfort tell a similar story.

Overall Comfort
Very Good

3.5 / 5

Average Summer High
79°F

Mild · 79°F

Days Above 90°F
13 days/year

Excellent

Summer Feel
Very Good

4.1 / 5

Average Winter Low
42°F / 6°C

Very Good

Days Below Freezing
6 days/year

Excellent

Winter Feel
Very Good

3.9 / 5

The shape of the year

Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.

Humidity
80%
Comfortable Months
6 months

Fair

Solar Exposure
1381 peak sun hrs/yr

Good

Air, allergies, and weather

Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.

Air and allergies

Air Quality
Excellent

4.7 / 5

Allergy Levels
Moderate

Good

Current AQI

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Current PM2.5

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Timing and weather

Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
7.5 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Good · 7.5 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Best Months
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Toughest Months
Jan, Nov, Feb
Heat Risk
Low

Very Good

Drought Risk
Medium (0.4-0.6)
Weather Volatility
Excellent

4.5 / 5

Bayonne in everyday life

Could Bayonne work for you?

What may work well

  • The Mild 79°F average summer high and Low heat risk can support outdoor plans outside the more humid periods.
  • Six comfortable months, Very Good winter feel, and 1,381 peak sun hours give the year several workable windows.
  • Air quality is labeled Excellent and modeled fine particle pollution is labeled Good at 7.5 micrograms per cubic meter for the 2021 to 2025 modeled average.
  • Bayonne’s rivers, botanical garden, Ansot plain, museums, and cultural places offer outdoor and indoor choices.

What to think about

  • Humidity is 80 percent, and January, November, and February are listed as the toughest months.
  • Moderate allergy levels can alter the comfort of gardens, rivers, and longer outdoor plans.
  • The climate labels do not guarantee the comfort of one apartment or route.
  • Heating, ventilation, insulation, shade, moisture control, and personal tolerance need an address specific review.

Plan around Bayonne’s humidity and cooler months

  1. Visit in more than one season

    Spend time in a cooler month and a warmer period, then notice heating, ventilation, humidity, shade, sleep, paving, and evening comfort.

  2. Price the home’s comfort

    Ask about heating, insulation, windows, ventilation, moisture control, cooling, energy use, repairs, and indoor comfort.

  3. Set outdoor hours

    Place river walks, gardens, the Ansot plain, museums, and errands at times that suit humidity, allergies, light, mobility, and the route home.

  4. Keep indoor alternatives

    Choose cultural places, museums, home activities, care routes, and family plans for tougher months or days when rain, humidity, or allergies change the outing.

Questions retirees ask

What is Bayonne’s summer like?

The published average summer high is Mild at 79°F, while humidity is 80 percent and six months are listed as comfortable. River, garden, and museum plans can work when timing, shade, water, ventilation, and the return route suit the household.

What is Bayonne’s winter like?

The average winter low is 42°F, the winter feel is Very Good, and January, November, and February are listed as the toughest months. Heating, insulation, windows, moisture control, light, and indoor alternatives still matter.

Is Bayonne humid?

The published humidity row is 80 percent. Check ventilation, heating, windows, insulation, moisture control, laundry, and how the apartment feels during a cooler or wetter period.

What does the air quality information say?

Air quality is labeled Excellent at 4.7 out of 5. Long term fine particle pollution is labeled Good at 7.5 micrograms per cubic meter for the 2021 to 2025 modeled average. This is modeled planning information, not a personal exposure promise.

Which months are toughest in Bayonne?

January, November, and February are listed as the toughest months. Plan heating, ventilation, indoor cultural options, care routes, light, allergies, and the route home for those periods.

Bayonne’s climate may suit a retiree who prefers mild summers and several workable outdoor months, provided humidity, the cooler season, allergies, and indoor comfort are taken seriously. Visit across seasons, then for Bayonne climate planning choose Save, Compare, or Find my fit.

Sources

Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.

Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.

  • NASA POWER

    Used for Overall Comfort, Summer Feel, Average Summer High, Days Above 90°F, Winter Feel, Average Winter Low, Days Below Freezing, Humidity, Comfortable Months, Solar Exposure, Best Months, Toughest Months, Allergy Levels, Heat Risk

  • Open-Meteo Air Quality + Humidity Heuristic

    Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution, Weather Volatility

    Checked 2026-07-10

  • World Resources Institute (WRI)

    Used for Drought Risk

    Checked 2026-07-13

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