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Normandy
Which Season to Choose?

Normandy, land of memory and flavours — D-Day beaches, Mont-Saint-Michel, camembert and the cliffs of Étretat.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 49.18°N 0.37°W
July & AugustBest months
72°FOptimal temperature
33%Rainy days

When to visit Normandy?

🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
57°F–72°F in July
🌧 Least rain
33% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (45%)
📅 Best score
7.9/10

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.

Normandy weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌦️ January37°F48°F45%0.1in4.2h3.5/10
🌦️ February39°F50°F40%0.1in6.2h4.2/10
🌦️ March41°F54°F44%0.1in8.6h4.8/10
⛅ April43°F57°F35%0.1in11.6h7.0/10
⛅ May48°F63°F38%0.1in12.6h7.1/10
🌤️ June54°F68°F41%0.1in12.5h7.4/10
🌤️ July57°F72°F33%0.1in12.7h7.9/10
🌤️ August57°F73°F33%0.1in11.7h7.9/10
🌤️ September55°F68°F39%0.1in10.0h7.2/10
🌦️ October50°F63°F41%0.1in7.3h6.7/10
🌦️ November45°F54°F44%0.1in5.6h4.2/10
🌦️ December41°F50°F43%0.1in4.4h4.0/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable

Average 14°F, 39% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 22°F, 36% rainy days, 12.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable

Average 16°F, 41% rainy days, 7.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.0/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate

Average 10°F, 43% rainy days, 4.9h sunshine/day. Score: 3.9/10.

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Frequently asked questions

July is ideal with 33% rainy days and 22°F. 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°F.
In winter, the average score is 3.9/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.

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