Skip to main content

 Climates to travel
 World climate guide
 
 Open menu
 Home

 Africa

 N.America

 S.America

 Antarctica

 Asia

 Caribbean

 Europe

 M.East

 Oceania

 All the countries
Open menu
 Home

 Africa

 N.America

 S.America

 Antarctica

 Asia

 Caribbean

 Europe

 M.East

 Oceania

 All the countries
Select units of measurement for the temperature and rainfall tables (metric or imperial).

Climate in Caen (France)


Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours

Flag - France

Caen, where it's located


You are here: Home --> Europe --> France --> Caen


Share this page:
Facebook LinkedIn Whatsapp Email



Climate chart - Caen
The climate of Caen is oceanic, generally cool and wet, rainy and windy all year round, but especially in autumn and winter. However, there may also be sunny days, especially in summer.
The city is located in the north of France, a few kilometers from the coast of the English Channel, in Normandy.

Winter is a bit milder than in the rest of northern France, because ocean currents prevail. On the other hand, the sky is often cloudy, the humidity is high and there are periods when the wind blows moderate or strong. Rainfall is frequent.
Sometimes, there may be cold periods, in which the temperature is close to freezing, and even snow can fall.
Cold waves are a little less intense than in Paris and in the interior of France, however, they are a little more intense than in Brittany. The coldest record is -19.6 °C (-3.3 °F) and was set in January 1985.

In summer, temperatures are mild or cool. It can also rain, but less often than in winter.
Hot days are rare: generally, the temperature reaches 31/32 °C (88/90 °F) on the warmest days of the year. Caen is marginally affected by the heat waves that are recently hitting France more frequently due to global warming. However, short hot periods, maybe just a day or two, cannot be ruled out. The highest record is 40.1 °C (104.2 °F), set in July 2022. The previous record was 39.7 °C (103.5 °F) and was set in July 2019.

Caen

Best Time


The best time to visit Caen runs from mid-May to mid-September, since it is the warmest and sunniest period of the year. Sometimes, nights can be cool or even a little cold even in these months, so it can be useful to bring a sweatshirt or sweater and a light jacket for the evening.

Caen - Climate data


In Caen, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 5,6 °C, that of the warmest month (August) is of 18,2 °C. Here are the average temperatures.
Caen - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
Temperatures (°C)
MonthMinMaxMean
January2,98,35,6
February2,79,15,9
March4,211,78
April5,514,410
May8,517,413
June11,220,515,8
July13,122,918
August13,323,218,2
September11,120,415,8
October8,816,212,5
November5,611,88,7
December3,48,86,1
Year7,615,411,45

Precipitation amounts to 740 millimeters per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 50 millimeters in the driest months (February, April, August) to 80 millimeters in the wettest ones (October, December) Here is the average precipitation.
Caen - Average precipitation
MonthRain (mm)Days
January6512
February5011
March5511
April5010
May6510
June608
July558
August508
September6010
October8012
November7513
December8014
Year740126

The sea temperature ranges from 8 °C in February, March to 17,5 °C in August, September. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Caen - Sea temperature
MonthTemperatures (°C)
January9,5
February8
March8
April9,5
May11,5
June14
July16
August17,5
September17,5
October16
November13,5">
December11
Year12,6

There are on average around 1690 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Caen - Sunshine hours
MonthAverageTotal
January270
February385
March4125
April5,5165
May6195
June7215
July6,5205
August6,5205
September5,5165
October4120
November2,580
December260
Year4,61690

Caen - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)


January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5,6 °C, with a minimum of 2,9 °C and a maximum of 8,3 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C. However, it dropped to -12 °C in January 1997.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C. However, it reached 16,1 °C in January 1993.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 65 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 40 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 26% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 18,9 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 9,3 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.


February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5,9 °C, with a minimum of 2,7 °C and a maximum of 9,1 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C. However, it dropped to -11,7 °C in February 1991.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14,5 °C. However, it reached 19,5 °C in February 1998.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 50 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 18,4 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 8,2 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.


March is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 8 °C, with a minimum of 4,2 °C and a maximum of 11,7 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C. However, it dropped to -6,5 °C in March 2005.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C. However, it reached 22,4 °C in March 2017.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 55 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 17,3 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 8,1 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.


April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10 °C, with a minimum of 5,5 °C and a maximum of 14,4 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C. However, it dropped to -3,6 °C in April 2013.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C. However, it reached 26,6 °C in April 2018.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 50 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 5,5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 15,6 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 9,4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.


May is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13 °C, with a minimum of 8,5 °C and a maximum of 17,4 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C. However, it dropped to -0,7 °C in May 2010.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25,5 °C. However, it reached 30,2 °C in May 2005.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 65 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 25 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 14,6 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 11,3 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.


June is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15,8 °C, with a minimum of 11,2 °C and a maximum of 20,5 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C. However, it dropped to 2,4 °C in June 1991.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29,5 °C. However, it reached 35,2 °C in June 2019.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 60 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 10 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
Sun iconThere are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 13,8 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 13,8 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.


July is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 18 °C, with a minimum of 13,1 °C and a maximum of 22,9 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8,5 °C. However, it dropped to 5,1 °C in July 2015.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31,5 °C. However, it reached 39,7 °C in July 2019.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 55 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 40 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 6,5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 14,1 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 15,9 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.


August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18,2 °C, with a minimum of 13,3 °C and a maximum of 23,2 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8,5 °C. However, it dropped to 6,6 °C in August 2018.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31,5 °C. However, it reached 38,9 °C in August 2003.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 50 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 6,5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 14 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 17,5 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.


September is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15,8 °C, with a minimum of 11,1 °C and a maximum of 20,4 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C. However, it dropped to 2,4 °C in September 2018.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27,5 °C. However, it reached 33,3 °C in September 2005.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 60 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 5,5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 14,3 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 17,4 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.


October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12,5 °C, with a minimum of 8,8 °C and a maximum of 16,2 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C. However, it dropped to -3,7 °C in October 1997.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22,5 °C. However, it reached 28,9 °C in October 2011.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 80 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 15,9 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 15,9 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.


November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 8,7 °C, with a minimum of 5,6 °C and a maximum of 11,8 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C. However, it dropped to -6,1 °C in November 2010.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C. However, it reached 21,6 °C in November 2015.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 75 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 5 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 2,5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 17 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 13,5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.


December is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 6,1 °C, with a minimum of 3,4 °C and a maximum of 8,8 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C. However, it dropped to -9,7 °C in December 2005.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C. However, it reached 16,3 °C in December 1998.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 80 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 20 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Sun iconThere are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 24% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 18,2 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 11,1 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

© Copyright Climatestotravel.com. 

Back to Europe --> France

All the countries


Share this page:
Facebook LinkedIn Whatsapp Email



 Continents:
 Africa
 North America
 South America
 Antarctica
 Asia
 Caribbean
 Europe
 Middle East
 Oceania

Search in the website:

Home About Contact Us Useful Links Policy
Home
About
Contact Us
Useful Links
Policy