Ars-en-Ré, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Ars-en-Ré is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,314. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,314 Population 311/sq mi density

13 ft Elevation 4 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

29.8 in Annual Rain

Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population1,314

Density311/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)

Rain29.8 in/yr

Elevation13 ft (4 m)

Population	1,314
Population Density	311 / sq mi
Elevation	13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates	46.2080°, -1.5160°
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Country	🇫🇷 France
State / Province	Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature	55°F (13°C)
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation	29.8 inches (756 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ars-en-Ré

Ars-en-Ré is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,314. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Climate in Ars-en-Ré

Ars-en-Ré has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 685 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	7.7°C / 46°F	5.7° / 9.7°	67.7
Feb	7.8°C / 46°F	5.7° / 10°	47.9
Mar	10°C / 50°F	7.6° / 12.5°	47.5
Apr	12.1°C / 54°F	9.6° / 14.7°	53.4
May	15.2°C / 59°F	12.6° / 17.8°	41.4
Jun	18.1°C / 65°F	15.5° / 20.7°	35.5
Jul	19.9°C / 68°F	17.4° / 22.4°	38.6
Aug	20.2°C / 68°F	17.7° / 22.7°	40.2
Sep	18.2°C / 65°F	15.6° / 20.9°	60.0
Oct	15.4°C / 60°F	13° / 17.7°	77.0
Nov	11.4°C / 53°F	9.2° / 13.5°	94.1
Dec	8.5°C / 47°F	6.4° / 10.6°	81.2

Ars-en-Ré experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	55.4°F
	3% above France avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation	13 ft (4 m)
Area	4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density	311/sq mi
Coordinates	46.2080°N, 1.5160°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"

22% below France avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.62"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

284 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005	1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France	M5.2	35 km
Jun 8, 2001	France	M5.0	67 km
Jun 16, 2023	5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France	M4.8	61 km
Mar 20, 2019	5 km NNE of Montendre, France	M4.5	131 km
Jan 12, 1997	2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France	M4.3	54 km
Jun 22, 2005	2 km E of La Guérinière, France	M4.3	100 km
Jun 25, 2001	10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France	M4.2	35 km
Jun 30, 2010	1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France	M4.2	64 km
Apr 4, 2005	9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France	M4.2	33 km
Sep 28, 2010	9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France	M4.2	29 km
Mar 14, 2002	2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France	M4.1	62 km
Feb 14, 2003	5 km NE of Vix, France	M4.1	58 km
Feb 12, 2018	3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France	M4.1	77 km
Jun 21, 2019	2 km WSW of Vihiers, France	M4.0	127 km
Jul 22, 2007	1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France	M3.9	69 km
Apr 5, 2001	2 km ENE of Melle, France	M3.9	108 km
Jun 17, 2023	2 km WSW of Marans, France	M3.9	39 km
Dec 1, 1996	5 km SSW of Aigre, France	M3.9	122 km
Mar 6, 2013	0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France	M3.9	0 km
Apr 28, 2016	6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France	M3.9	33 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	3.3 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	2.8 in
March	49°F (9°C)	2.1 in
April	52°F (11°C)	2.1 in
May	58°F (15°C)	2.1 in
June	63°F (17°C)	1.5 in
July	67°F (19°C)	1.4 in	Driest
August	68°F (20°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
September	64°F (18°C)	2.5 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.4 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.6 in	Wettest
December	46°F (8°C)	3.5 in

Ars-en-Ré has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 44°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Ars-en-Ré

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
École Primaire Brunet	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Ars-en-Ré

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Graffiti Urban Radio	alternative, community radio	AAC+ 56 kbps

Museums in Ars-en-Ré

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Écomusée du Marais Salant
Le Cairn - Centre préhistoire
Maison de Clemenceau
Maison du Fier
Musée de la sardine
Musée du Phare de Chassiron
Musée du Phare des Baleines
Musée du Platin
Musée Ernest Cognacq

Libraries in Ars-en-Ré

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
AC Bibliothèque de Loix		0.0
Bibliothèque - Médiathèque intercommunale		0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Benoist-sur-Mer		0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale		0.0
Bibliothèque La Baleine		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bilbliothèque		0.0
Espace culturel		0.0
Médi@tlantique		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque d'Angles		0.0
Médiathèque de Longeville		0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Hilaire la Forêt		0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard		0.0
Médiathèque Dest-Denis		0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Le Goéland		0.0

Farmers Markets in Ars-en-Ré

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Halle
Les Halles
Les Halles
Les Nocturnes du Port
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché du Mail
Marché médiéval
Marché Municipal de La-Brée-les-Bains
Marché Ouvert de Bois Plage

Hotels in Ars-en-Ré

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Côté Thalasso

Hôtel Le Sénéchal

Le Clocher

Le Martray

Logis Hôtel Le Parasol

VVF

Cafes in Ars-en-Ré

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Laure et Seb

Le Bistrot du martray

Le Repère

Castles in Ars-en-Ré

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ancien manoir

Gas Stations in Ars-en-Ré

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Station U

Banks in Ars-en-Ré

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Ars-en-Ré

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Bières de Ré
La Barbette

Airports Near Ars-en-Ré

32 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport	EDM	Medium Airport
La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport	LRH	Medium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport	RCO	Medium Airport
Royan-Médis Airport	RYN	Medium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-Sérigné	-	Small Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le Bournet	-	Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La Plaine	-	Small Airport
Aérodrome du Girouard	-	Small Airport
Arvert Airfield	-	Small Airport
Beauvoir Fromentine Airfield	-	Small Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Coëx La Boissière Airfield	-	Small Airport
Corme Ecluse Airfield	-	Small Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis Airfield	-	Small Airport
Fontenay Le Comte Airfield	-	Small Airport
la brossette Airfield	-	Small Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULM	-	Small Airport
Le Thou Airfield	-	Small Airport
Les Ailes de la Morière Airfield	-	Small Airport
Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont Airport	LSO	Small Airport
Luçon - Chasnais Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Luçon Airfield	-	Small Airport
Montaigu St Georges Airfield	-	Small Airport
Mouchamps Airfield	-	Small Airport
Piste privée de La Cornélie	-	Small Airport
Saint Amand sur Sèvre Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint Laurent sur Sèvre Airfield	-	Small Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines Airfield	-	Small Airport
Soulac Sur Mer Airfield	-	Small Airport
St Pierre d'Oléron Airfield	-	Small Airport
Talmont Vendée Air Park	-	Small Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Ars-en-Ré

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
La Poste d'Ars-en-Ré

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ars-en-Ré

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Église Saint-Étienne

Quick Facts

Timezone

Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital	Paris
Population	66,987,244
Area	547,030 km²
GDP (USD)	$3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita	$44,700
HDI	0.917
Life expectancy	82.9 years
Internet users	86.8%
Urban population	78.8%
Currency	EUR (Euro)
Languages	French
Calling code	+33
TLD	.fr
Driving side	right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date	Holiday	Local Name
Jan 1	New Year's Day	Jour de l'an
Apr 6	Easter Monday	Lundi de Pâques
May 1	Labour Day	Fête du Travail
May 8	Victory in Europe Day	Victoire 1945
May 14	Ascension Day	Ascension
May 25	Whit Monday	Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14	Bastille Day	Fête nationale
Aug 15	Assumption Day	Assomption
Nov 1	All Saints' Day	Toussaint
Nov 11	Armistice Day	Armistice 1918
Dec 25	Christmas Day	Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ars-en-Ré

What is the population of Ars-en-Ré?

Ars-en-Ré has a population of 1,314 residents and is located in France. The population density is 311 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ars-en-Ré?

Ars-en-Ré has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.8 inches.

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