Normandy, FranceQuick decision
When to visit Normandy?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
14°C–22°C in July
🌧 Least rain
33% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (45%)
📅 Best score
7.9/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
D-Day BeachesApril–September — Omaha, Utah Beach and memorials.
Mont-Saint-MichelYear-round — abbey, tides and bay crossing on foot.
GastronomyYear-round — camembert, cider, calvados and seafood.
ImpressionismApril–October — Giverny (Monet), Honfleur and Étretat.
FamilyJuly–August — beaches, Bayeux and Festyland park.
Monthly climate data
Normandy weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 3°C | 9°C | 45% | 2.5 | 4.2h | 3.5/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 4°C | 10°C | 40% | 2.0 | 6.2h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 5°C | 12°C | 44% | 1.9 | 8.6h | 4.8/10 |
| ⛅ April | 6°C | 14°C | 35% | 1.7 | 11.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 9°C | 17°C | 38% | 2.1 | 12.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 12°C | 20°C | 41% | 2.3 | 12.5h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 14°C | 22°C | 33% | 1.6 | 12.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 14°C | 23°C | 33% | 1.7 | 11.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 20°C | 39% | 2.0 | 10.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 10°C | 17°C | 41% | 2.4 | 7.3h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 7°C | 12°C | 44% | 2.6 | 5.6h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 5°C | 10°C | 43% | 2.7 | 4.4h | 4.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 14°C, 39% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 22°C, 36% rainy days, 12.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 41% rainy days, 7.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.0/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 10°C, 43% rainy days, 4.9h sunshine/day. Score: 3.9/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 33% rainy days and 22°C. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
January is the wettest month with 45% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 22°C.
In winter, the average score is 3.9/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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