Brittany holidays from Ireland: the honest verdict

The Bottom Line

Who should go: Best for beach people and families.
Worth the money?: Yes. Good value.

The honest verdict

Is Brittany worth it?

“Crêpes, cider and a coastline that looks a lot like Kerry. Feels oddly like home.”

Seven dots means go. One dot means stay home and put the heating on.

Sun: 5/10 · Mild, changeable
Value: 7/10 · Good value food
Crowds: 7/10 · Busy in August
Irish pub within 50m: 7/10 · Celtic cousins here

Getting to Brittany from Ireland

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What Brittany is actually like

A Celtic corner of France with a wild coastline, walled Saint-Malo, Mont-Saint-Michel on the border with Normandy, standing stones and harbour towns. The food is crêpes, galettes, seafood and cider.

Who Brittany suits

Families
Couples
Campers and cyclists

Best time to go to Brittany from Ireland

June to September. The weather is a lot like Ireland’s, only a bit warmer.

Where to stay in Brittany

Saint-Malo: A walled port town. See hotels in Saint-Malo (opens in a new tab)
Rennes: A lively student city. See hotels in Rennes (opens in a new tab)
Quiberon or Carnac: Beaches and standing stones. See hotels in Quiberon or Carnac (opens in a new tab)

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Hotel prices in Brittany

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What nobody tells you about Brittany

Check tide times for Mont-Saint-Michel.
Try galettes, savoury buckwheat crêpes, with cider.
Bring a rain jacket in every season.

Brittany weather by month

Month	Avg high	vs Ireland	Sea	Sun a day	Rainy days
January	9°C	+1°	11°C	2h	12
February	10°C	+1°	10°C	3h	10
March	13°C	+2°	10°C	5h	10
April	16°C	+3°	11°C	6h	10
May	19°C	+3°	13°C	7h	10
June	22°C	+4°	15°C	8h	7
July	24°C	+4°	17°C	8h	6
August	24°C	+5°	18°C	8h	6
September	22°C	+5°	17°C	6h	8
October	17°C	+3°	15°C	4h	11
November	12°C	+2°	13°C	3h	12
December	9°C	+1°	12°C	2h	12

Long-term averages, rounded. "vs Ireland" compares with a typical Dublin high. Rainy days have at least 1mm of rain.

What's on in Brittany

AugustFestival Interceltique in Lorient in early August. Irish bands welcome.

Dates move from year to year. Check before you book.

Questions people actually ask

Is Brittany warm in October?

Average daily highs are around 17°C in October, compared with about 14°C in Ireland. Pleasant, but pack a jumper for the evenings.

When is the best time to visit Brittany?

For warm sun without frying, go in June, July, August and September.

Is Brittany worth it?

We give it 6 out of 7 blue dots. Crêpes, cider and a coastline that looks a lot like Kerry. Feels oddly like home.

Checked October 2026

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