Driest Cities in Brittany

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Brittany

1 Pacé 33.5"

2 Guichen 33.5"

3 Le Rheu 33.5"

4 Mordelles 33.5"

5 Guer 33.5"

6 Montfort-sur-Meu 33.5"

7 Vannes 33.5"

8 Sarzeau 33.5"

9 Arradon 33.5"

10 Ploërmel 34.5"

11 Quiberon 34.6"

12 Lamballe 34.8"

13 Langueux 34.8"

14 Plédran 34.8"

15 Saint-Brieuc 35.0"

16 Plérin 35.0"

17 Ploufragan 35.0"

18 Guingamp 35.0"

19 Pordic 35.0"

20 Auray 35.9"

21 Brech 35.9"

22 Paimpol 36.7"

23 Lorient 37.0"

24 Ploemeur 37.0"

25 Larmor-Plage 37.0"

26 Rennes 37.3"

27 Cesson-Sévigné 37.3"

28 Bruz 37.3"

29 Betton 37.3"

30 Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande 37.3"

31 Vern-sur-Seiche 37.3"

32 Saint-Grégoire 37.3"

33 Chantepie 37.3"

34 Chartres-de-Bretagne 37.3"

35 Liffré 37.3"

36 Fouillard 37.3"

37 Châteaugiron 37.3"

38 Châtillon-sur-Seiche 37.3"

39 Bain-de-Bretagne 37.3"

40 Janzé 37.3"

41 Acigné 37.3"

42 Melesse 37.3"

43 Châteaubourg 37.3"

44 Vitré 37.6"

45 Saint-Malo 37.7"

46 Dinan 37.7"

47 Dinard 37.7"

48 Cancale 37.7"

49 Dol-de-Bretagne 37.7"

50 Combourg 37.7"

51 Perros-Guirec 38.4"

52 Redon 38.9"

53 Pontivy 39.4"

54 Loudéac 39.4"

55 Languidic 39.4"

56 Pluvigner 39.4"

57 Baud 39.4"

58 Plonéour-Lanvern 41.2"

59 Crozon 41.9"

60 Douarnenez 42.4"

61 Fougères 42.5"

62 Lannion 43.1"

63 Carhaix-Plouguer 43.1"

64 Lanester 47.1"

65 Hennebont 47.1"

66 Quimperlé 47.1"

67 Guidel-Plage 47.1"

68 Quéven 47.1"

69 Caudan 47.1"

70 Moëlan-sur-Mer 47.1"

71 Scaër 47.1"

72 Plouay 47.1"

73 Bannalec 47.1"

74 Gourin 47.1"

75 Saint-Avé 49.1"

76 Séné 49.1"

77 Questembert 49.1"

78 Theix 49.1"

79 Morlaix 52.3"

80 Landivisiau 52.3"

81 Saint-Pol-de-Léon 52.3"

82 Saint-Martin-des-Champs 52.3"

83 Brest 54.2"

84 Landerneau 54.2"

85 Guipavas 54.2"

86 Plougastel-Daoulas 54.2"

87 Plouzané 54.2"

88 Le Relecq-Kerhuon 54.2"

89 Plabennec 54.2"

90 Guilers 54.2"

91 Saint-Renan 54.2"

92 Lesneven 54.2"

93 Gouesnou 54.2"

94 Plouguerneau 54.2"

95 Ploudalmézeau 54.2"

96 Quimper 57.1"

97 Concarneau 57.1"

98 Fouesnant 57.1"

99 Ergué-Gabéric 57.1"

100 Pont-l'Abbé 57.1"

The driest cities in Brittany receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Pacé receives just 33.5 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

1. Pacé gets just 33.5" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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