Brest
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Brest month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Brest are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 19–21°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 21°C), January the coldest (average low 6°C), and December the wettest (about 142 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.7 | 5.7 | 129 | 4.3 |
| February | 10.4 | 6.2 | 101 | 5.6 |
| March | 11.5 | 6.6 | 98 | 7.6 |
| April | 14.0 | 7.6 | 65 | 10.2 |
| May | 16.6 | 10.2 | 63 | 11.5 |
| June | 19.0 | 13.0 | 81 | 11.4 |
| July | 20.6 | 14.6 | 66 | 11.7 |
| August | 20.4 | 14.7 | 69 | 10.6 |
| September | 18.7 | 13.4 | 85 | 9.1 |
| October | 15.8 | 11.3 | 125 | 7.0 |
| November | 12.6 | 8.9 | 138 | 5.3 |
| December | 10.8 | 7.3 | 142 | 4.2 |
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People and places shaping Brest
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Research updated Sunday, October 18, 2026Past and future events in Brest
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Previously
- Documented history · 1022
Yaroslav the Wise's attack on Brest, 1022 Union of Brest, 1595 Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (Ukraine–Central Powers), 9 February 1918 Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, 3 March 1918 Brest elections, 1930 Brest trials, 1931-1922 Battle of Brest-Litovsk, September 1939 Defense of Brest Fortress,
- Yaroslav the Wise's attack on Brest
Historical event concerning Brest recorded in 1022.
- Union of Brest
Historical event concerning Brest in 1595.
- Municipal elections in Brest
Elections held on March 15 and 22, 2026, leading to a change in municipal leadership.
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01 · OverviewBrest, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Brest took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Brest
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Brest
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Brest
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Brest
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Brest
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Brest
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brest
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01 · Q&AWhere is Brest located and what are its coordinates?
Brest is situated in France at geographic coordinates 48.3903, -4.4863, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Brest?
Brest has a recorded population of approximately 144,899 and observes the Europe/Paris time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Brest?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Brest include FR-FR, FRP, BR, CO, CA, EU, OC, with EUR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Brest?
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