When is the best time to go to Caen

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Caen, France. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Caen weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Caen are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Caen January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 66mm 2.6hrs 9.9hrs

January in Caen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Caen for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Caen and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Caen with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Caen weather in January »

February

Caen February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 58mm 3.5hrs 11.3hrs

February in Caen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Caen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Caen and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Caen with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Caen weather in February »

March

Caen March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 57mm 4.9hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Caen is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Caen.

March is in the spring in Caen and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Caen with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Caen weather in March »

April

Caen April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 46mm 6.3hrs 14.8hrs

Caen's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Caen.

April is in the spring in Caen and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Caen with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Caen weather in April »

May

Caen May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 57mm 7.3hrs 16.5hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Caen and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Caen, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Caen and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Caen with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Caen weather in May »

June

Caen June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 51mm 7.8hrs 9.9hrs

Caen's weather in June is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Caen, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Caen and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Caen with around 51mm 2 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Caen weather in June »

July

Caen July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 46mm 8.1hrs 11.3hrs

July in Caen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Caen, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Caen and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Caen with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Caen weather in July »

August

Caen August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 47mm 7.5hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Caen is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Caen, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Caen and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest 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.

Caen weather in August »

September

Caen September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 62mm 6.2hrs 14.8hrs

Caen's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Caen.

September is in the fall / autumn in Caen and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Caen with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Caen weather in September »

October

Caen October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 70mm 4.6hrs 16.5hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Caen and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Caen.

October is in the fall / autumn in Caen and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Caen with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Caen weather in October »

November

Caen November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 86mm 3.2hrs 9.9hrs

Cool and a little damp weather often prevails in Caen during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Caen for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Caen and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Caen with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Caen weather in November »

December

Caen December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 71mm 2.4hrs 11.3hrs

December in Caen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Caen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Caen and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Caen with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Caen weather in December »

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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
Warmest sea: August 17.2°C 63°F
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