Noirmoutier Island Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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Île de Noirmoutier Essentials

Île de Noirmoutier is characterized by its diverse landscapes, from the 12th-century Château de Noirmoutier to the salt marshes that still produce traditional fleur de sel. The island's heritage is preserved in the Romanesque crypt of Église Saint-Philbert and the 19th-century Phare des Dames in the Bois de la Chaise. Modern attractions include the butterfly greenhouse and Sealand aquarium, while the Port de l'Herbaudière hosts world-class gastronomy at the three-Michelin-starred La Marine. This selection covers the essential historical, natural, and culinary landmarks of the Vendée island.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor

9° (feels like 4°) · extremes -2°–13°
5° at night
13 rainy days
2 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
10°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

10° (feels like 5°) · extremes -1°–14°
5° at night
11 rainy days
5 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
9°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

12° (feels like 8°) · extremes 2°–17°
7° at night
12 rainy days
9 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
10°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Fair

15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 4°–21°
9° at night
11 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
12°C · too cold to swim
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good

18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 8°–24°
12° at night
11 rainy days
13 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
14°C · too cold to swim
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Great

21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 12°–28°
15° at night
10 rainy days
13 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
17°C · too cold to swim
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Great

23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 13°–29°
16° at night
9 rainy days
13 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
18°C · cool for a dip
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Great

23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 14°–29°
17° at night
9 rainy days
13 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
19°C · cool for a dip
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Great

21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 11°–27°
15° at night
9 rainy days
13 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
18°C · too cold to swim
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good

17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 7°–22°
12° at night
13 rainy days
6 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
16°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Fair

13° (feels like 9°) · extremes 3°–17°
9° at night
13 rainy days
3 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
14°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

10° (feels like 5°) · extremes -1°–14°
6° at night
13 rainy days
1 sunny day
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
11°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type E
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: French
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +33

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Noirmoutier Island

Featured Lists

Île de Noirmoutier Essentials

Noirmoutier Island — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

Tours & Activities

Noirmoutier Island – Plan Your Days

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