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Average Monthly Temperature
°C °F Temperature
25 77 The chart shows the
average minimum and
20 68
maximum temperatures
for each month. Average
15 59
win ter temperatures
10 50 are between 6 and 8° C
(43 and 46° F). Average
5 41 summer temperatures
are between 16 and
0 32
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 18° C (61 to 64° F).
Winter
Winter brings periods of
inclement weather, which
become progressively more
severe as the season advances.
However, warm, moist air
from the tropics can cause
temperatures to rise to as
much as 12° C (54° F), even
in mid-January. Warm rainfall
allows camellias to thrive,
flowering in sheltered areas.
In winter, the prevailing wind
is from the northwest. Cold and A still winter seascape in Brittany
strong, it batters the region in
squally gusts. As an anti dote many British and American venues in the city. There
to such tempestuous weather, bands, as well as that of other are master classes, cine-
Bretons hold rum bustuous musicians, such as the Icelandic concerts, short and
weekend festivals. singer Björk, who has performed feature films.
in France since the start of Flambée Musicales (early
December her career. Feb) Fougères. An international
Les Trans Musicales (early Dec), dance and music festival
Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine. February that takes place over several
The buzzing rock scene has Travelling (end of Feb), days. The theme changes
spawned such artistes as Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine. This is a every year, and ranges from
Étienne Daho, Niagara, Marquis festival that focuses on Baroque to Andalusian
de Sade and a long list of bands international filmmaking. Each gypsy music.
that are well-known in France. year a different country is
Since 1979, this key festival has represented and around 200 Public Holidays
launched the careers of films are screened at different
New Year’s Day
(1 Jan)
Easter Sunday
and Easter Monday
Ascension (sixth Thu
after Easter)
Pentecost (second Mon
after Ascension)
Labour Day (1 May)
Victory Day (8 May)
Bastille Day (14 Jul)
Assumption (15 Aug)
All Saints’ Day (1 Nov)
Armistice Day (11 Nov)
Christmas Day (25 Dec)
A stall at the Christmas market in Brest

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