Ouessant, France
Brittany · France
Ouessant is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 883. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 883 |
| Population Density | 203 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.4597°, -5.0862° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Brittany |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.1 inches (1,044 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ouessant
Ouessant is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 883. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Climate in Ouessant
Ouessant has an average annual temperature of 12.3°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.8°C), the coldest is Feb (8.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 828 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below France avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 203/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4597°N, 5.0862°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Ouessant has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 47°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.7").
Schools in Ouessant
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège des Îles du Ponant | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire publique Jacques Burel | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire publique de la Mer d'Iroise | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ouessant
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ouessant
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association conservatoire de l'Abeille noire bretonne-Ouessant | ||||
| Écomusée d’Ouessant | ||||
| Musée des Phares et Balises | ||||
| Musée du Drummond Castle | ||||
| Phare du Stiff | ||||
| Sémaphore |
Libraries in Ouessant
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Médiathèque | 0.0 |
Hotels in Ouessant
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ouessant
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ouessant
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ouessant
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ouessant
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kailhou | ||||
| La Brasserie des Maouts |
Airports Near Ouessant
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brest Bretagne airport | BES | Large Airport |
| Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Ouessant Airport | OUI | Small Airport |
| Plouarzel Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ouessant
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Île de Molène | |
| Ouessant |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ouessant
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Notre-Dame d'Espérance | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame de Bon Voyage | |
| Église Saint-Pol-Aurélien |
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What is the population of Ouessant?
Ouessant has a population of 883 residents and is located in France. The population density is 203 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ouessant?
Ouessant has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 41.1 inches.
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