Caen Weather in August

What's the weather like in Caen (Basse-Normandie) in August 2024?

The climate in Caen during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Caen and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

Caen weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.6°C 70.9°F
Nightly temperature 12.6°C 54.7°F
Average temperature 17.1°C 62.8°F
Daily sunshine 7.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 47 mm 1.8 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 17.2°C 63°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 14.4kph 9 mph

On average August is the 3rd driest month of the year in Caen with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Caen

Caen average temperature in August

August rainfall

Caen average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Caen average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Caen in August 2024.

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Caen weather stats

Caen weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.3°C 70.3°F
Driest month: April 46mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: August 7.5hrs
Coldest month: January 7.3°C 45.1°F
Wettest month: November 86mm 3.4ins
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