Region, France
Normandy weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Normandy
May–June and September are mild with long days. July–August is busiest at D-Day sites and Mont-Saint-Michel; winters are wet, windy and many coast hotels close.
Normandy weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan8°69 mm
- Feb9°58 mm
- Mar12°59 mm
- Apr15°45 mm
- May18°59 mm
- Jun22°53 mm
- Jul23°57 mm
- Aug23°60 mm
- Sep20°48 mm
- Oct16°77 mm
- Nov12°79 mm
- Dec8°82 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C46°F | 2°C36°F | 69 mm | 92% | Cold |
| February | 9°C47°F | 2°C36°F | 58 mm | 89% | Cold |
| March | 12°C53°F | 3°C38°F | 59 mm | 85% | Cool |
| April | 15°C59°F | 6°C42°F | 45 mm | 81% | Cool |
| May | 18°C65°F | 9°C48°F | 59 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| June | 22°C71°F | 12°C53°F | 53 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| July | 23°C74°F | 14°C56°F | 57 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| August | 23°C73°F | 14°C56°F | 60 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| September | 20°C69°F | 11°C52°F | 48 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| October | 16°C62°F | 9°C48°F | 77 mm | 86% | Cool |
| November | 12°C53°F | 6°C42°F | 79 mm | 91% | Cool |
| December | 8°C47°F | 3°C37°F | 82 mm | 92% | Cold |
Best months across France
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Nice | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Provence | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| French Riviera | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Lyon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| Marseille | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Bordeaux | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Cannes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Strasbourg | May–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec | Jul (27°C) |
| Chamonix | Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar | Jul (22°C) |
| Annecy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Corsica | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Aix-en-Provence | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Toulouse | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Loire Valley | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Normandy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Montpellier | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Avignon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Biarritz | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Colmar | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Saint-Tropez | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (30°C) |
| Antibes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Nantes | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Lille | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Carcassonne | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Brittany | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Dordogne | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Normandy?
May–Jul, Sep. May–June and September are mild with long days. July–August is busiest at D-Day sites and Mont-Saint-Michel; winters are wet, windy and many coast hotels close.
When is the rainy season in Normandy?
Rain peaks in December with about 82 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Normandy?
July, with average highs of 23°C (74°F).
How cold does Normandy get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 2°C (36°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Twisto Caen: tickets
- Nomad (Normandie transport)
- Bolt cities in France
- CHU de Caen Normandie
- Normandy tourism
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 0.7°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.