What’s the climate like in Normandy?
The current climate in Normandy features temperatures ranging from a high of 25°C to a low of 8°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Normandy in recent years was 41°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -4°C in December 2016.
On average, Normandy gets 679 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 23 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Normandy?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Normandy is May through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Normandy. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Normandy
The climate table of Normandy shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 17°C
- Highest temperature: 25°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 8°C in January
- Precipitation*: 679 mm per year, averaging 57 mm per month
- Snowfall: 23 cm per year
- Driest months: 35 mm in April, 40 mm in July and 42 mm in September
- Wettest months: 79 mm in December, 74 mm in November and 69 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Normandy
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Normandy, France. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Normandy
This graph shows how much rainfall Normandy, France, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Normandy
This graph shows how much snow Normandy, France, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Normandy
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Normandy, France. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Normandy
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Normandy, France. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Normandy
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Normandy, France, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Normandy
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Normandy, France, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Best Time to Visit Normandy
The best time to visit Normandy is from June to August. This period promises the most pleasant weather, but even at its warmest it is around 71°F. Autumn should be avoided because it is rainy then. Winter weather, on the other hand, is somewhat calmer.
Normandy is located in the northwest of France. Thanks to its location by the Atlantic Ocean, it has a mild climate with a chance of precipitation throughout the year. Especially along the coast, it can also be very windy. At any time of year, it is wise to dress in layers and bring rain gear to be on the safe side.
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Average weather in Normandy by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Normandy. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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