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Pic du Midi Dark Sky Reserve

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International Dark Sky Reserve

Pic du Midi Dark Sky Reserve

Occitanie, France
Best timeAug
Set inOccitanie, France
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

12–55°F
CurrencyEUR
LanguageFrench
TimezoneUTC+01:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Jul–Aug. Go in Sep for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightAug · 52%
WarmestJul · 55°F
WettestJun
Best windowAug
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

A Pyrenean observatory peak above the clouds.

Best time to visit

Aim for Aug.

Under the stars

A certified dark-sky site — pack red-light only, check the moon phase, and give your eyes 20 minutes to adjust for the Milky Way.

Pairs well with

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San Sebastian
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Margalef
118 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pic du Midi Dark Sky Reserve?

The best time to visit Pic du Midi Dark Sky Reserve is August, in Occitanie, France.

Where is Pic du Midi Dark Sky Reserve?

Pic du Midi Dark Sky Reserve is in Occitanie, France.

What is Pic du Midi Dark Sky Reserve known for?

A Pyrenean observatory peak above the clouds.

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