Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.8 °C | — | 12 days | Unfavourable season |
| February | 3.6 °C | — | 11 days | Unfavourable season |
| March | 7.9 °C | — | 10 days | Unfavourable season |
| April | 13.7 °C | — | 11 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| May | 19.2 °C | — | 12 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| June | 24.2 °C | — | 11 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| July | 24.8 °C | — | 13 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| August | 25.3 °C | — | 9 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| September | 19.7 °C | — | 9 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| October | 13.3 °C | — | 10 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| November | 6.5 °C | — | 10 days | Unfavourable season |
| December | 2.8 °C | — | 13 days | Unfavourable season |
Nearby in March
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
No visa needed for stays of up to 30 days. Passport valid for at least 3 months. Visa-free until 31 Dec 2026 (max 90 days a year); not valid if travelling directly from or to Russia. Show medical insurance (10,000 euros) and 25 euros/day.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 10 September 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
Travel advised against
Authorities advise against travelling there.
Official advice updated 10 September 2026
Health
Vaccines · hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated; tick-borne encephalitis depending on activities and areas visited. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. No entry requirement.
Malaria · None.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Brest in March?
Brest is not a seaside destination (no sea data).
How hot is Brest in March?
Expect 7.9°C in the afternoon and -0.4°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Brest in March?
Around 10 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 33% of days.