Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys, France

Brittany · France

Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 2,004. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

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

2,004 Population 340/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
34.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France. Inhabitants of Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys are called in French Gildasiens.

People

Population2,004
Density340/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain34.4 in/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population2,004
Population Density340 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates47.5005°, -2.8389°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation34.4 inches (873 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 2,004. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Population Density340/sq mi
Coordinates47.5005°N, 2.8389°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.4"
10% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

267 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Sep 28, 2017.

Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 26 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 21 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 76 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 46 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 43 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 127 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 71 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 65 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 123 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 55 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 85 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 54 km
May 5, 2003 1 km N of Torfou, France M3.7 139 km
Nov 25, 1997 0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France M3.7 142 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 87 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 105 km
Sep 17, 1996 3 km NW of Soullans, France M3.6 102 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 135 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 123 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 62°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.3 in Wettest
December 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in

Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 45°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Saint-Goustan - - - -
Ecole primaire privée Saint Goustan - - - -
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Radio Stations near Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Bro Gwened - MP3 256 kbps
Lradio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Château de l'Hermine
Château de Suscinio
Château-Gaillard
Cromlech de Kergonan
Écomusée de Saint-Dégan
hangar nº 2
hangar nº 3
hangar nº 4
La Cohue
La Criée
La maison d'Yves Nicolazic
La Maison du Cidre
La paludière du golfe
Le Moulin de Berno
Maison des Mégalithes
Marins & Capitaines
Musée des Passions et des Ailes
Ostréapolis
Prehistory Museum of Carnac
Site des mégalithes de Locmariaquer

Libraries in Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque - ludothèque - grainothèque de l'île-aux-Moines0.0
Bibliothèque de la Société Polymathique0.0
Bibliothèque Diocésaine0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Locmariaquer0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Tohannic0.0
La médiathèque0.0
Le Chat Pitre0.0
Marie Le Franc0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque communale0.0
Médiathèque de Beaupré-Tohannic0.0
Médiathèque de Brec'h0.0
Médiathèque de Kercado0.0
Médiathèque de Ménimur0.0
Médiathèque de Ploeren0.0
Médiathèque départementale0.0
Médiathèque du Palais des Arts0.0
Médiathèque L'Ancre0.0
Médiathèque La p@sserelle0.0
Médiathèque Marguerite Lohézic0.0
Médiathèque Terraqué - Espace Culturel0.0
Médiathèque Yvon Mauffret0.0
Médiathèque Zénaïde Fleuriot0.0
Salle du Gourail0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au marché de Botquelen
Centre-ville
Halles aux Poissons
Halles de Mangolérian
Halles des Lices
Kercado
La Trinité-sur-Mer weekly market
Les Halles
Les P'tits Fruits du Manéguen
Marché bio de Saint-Avé
Marché bio de Séné
Ménimur
Place de la République

Hotels in Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel restaurant Les cardinaux
Hôtel-Restaurant des Iles
L'Ezenn
La Sirène

Cafes in Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café de la place

Monuments in Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amer

Gas Stations in Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #3151297439
FR #5562610273

Banks in Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie la Dilettante
Domani
La Croisette
Microbrasserie VOL 56

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Baule-Escoublac AirportLBYMedium Airport
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) AirportLRTMedium Airport
Saint-Nazaire-Montoir AirportSNRMedium Airport
Vannes-Meucon AirportVNEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Belle ÎleBICSmall Airport
Coëtquidan Air Base-Small Airport
La Bochet Airfield-Small Airport
Mellac Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Pleucadeuc private airfield-Small Airport
Ploërmel Loyat Airfield-Small Airport
Pontivy Airfield-Small Airport
Quiberon Airfield-Small Airport
Quily Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Brévin les Pins Airfield-Small Airport
St Brévin les Pins Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbaye Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

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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What is the population of Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys?

Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys has a population of 2,004 residents and is located in France. The population density is 340 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys?

Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.4 inches.

Nearby Cities

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