Caen weather and climate
Caen weather and climate
Day
9 °C
Night
3 °C
Sea
8 °C
Precipitation
73 mm
in month
Rainy days
13 days
in month
Daylight
8 hours
average
Sunshine
2 hours
average
Humidity
90 %
Day
9 °C
Night
3 °C
Sea
8 °C
Precipitation
73 mm
in month
Rainy days
13 days
in month
Daylight
8 hours
average
Sunshine
2 hours
average
Humidity
90 %
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Weather overview
Caen (France) in general has a mild climate. The day temperatures range from 9 °C (48 °F) in January to 24 °C (74 °F) in August. The driest month is July with just 8 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is December with 14 days of rain. Sea temperatures are in the following range: 7 °C (45 °F) in February to 18 °C (65 °F) in August. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in August with 14 °C (57 °F), the lowest in February with 3 °C (37 °F).
January weather
The sea temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 8 °C (47 °F) in Caen, while the minimum of the day temperature can be noticed in January. The number of rainy days starts to descent in this month. The maximum of the wind speed is observable in January. The maximum of the humidity can be noticed, with its value of 90 %. The night temperature continues to descent, with its value of 3 °C (38 °F).
February weather
The sea temperature reaches its minimum, the value of this measure is 7 °C (45 °F) in Caen, and the night temperature reaches its minimum too in February. The number of rainy days continues to descent, the value of this measure is 12 days, and the rainfall amount continues to descent too, the value of this measure is 55 mm (2.18 in). The beginning of the rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed, the value of this measure is 3 hours.
March weather
The day temperature starts to rise, the value of this measure is 12 °C (54 °F) in Caen, and the beginning of the rise of the night temperature could be noticed too, with its value being 4 °C (39 °F). The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, the value of this measure is 11 days. The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, its value is 4 hours.
April weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed, with its value of 15 °C (58 °F) in Caen, while the sea temperature starts to rise in this month. The rise of the night temperature can be observed, its value is 6 °C (42 °F). The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, its value is 6 hours.
May weather
The day temperature continues to rise, the value of this measure is 18 °C (65 °F) in Caen, and the sea temperature continues to rise as well, its value is 12 °C (53 °F). The rainfall amount starts to rise, with its value being 58 mm (2.29 in). The rise of the night temperature can be observed, its value is 9 °C (48 °F). The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed.
June weather
The sea temperature continues to rise, with its value being 14 °C (58 °F) in Caen, and the rise of the day temperature can be observed as well, the value of this measure is 21 °C (70 °F). The number of rainy days descent's start could be observed, with its value being 9 days, and the rainfall amount starts to descent too, with its value being 50 mm (1.99 in). The wind speed is on its minimum, with its value being 4. The rise of the night temperature can be observed, with its value being 12 °C (53 °F).
July weather
The tourist season is about to start this month in Caen. The day temperature continues to rise, and the sea temperature rises similarly to the previous month too. The number of rainy days is on its minimum, with its value being 8 days. The humidity reaches its minimum in July. The maximum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable, the value of this measure is 7 hours.
August weather
There is pending tourist season in Caen. The maximum of the day temperature can be noticed, with its value being 24 °C (74 °F), and the maximum of the sea temperature is observable as well, the value of this measure is 18 °C (65 °F). The minimum of the rainfall amount is observable, with its value being 48 mm (1.90 in). The maximum of the night temperature can be noticed in August. The number of sun hours (without clouds) descent's start could be observed, with its value of 7 hours.
September weather
The beginning of the descent of the day temperature could be noticed, the value of this measure is 20 °C (69 °F) in Caen, and the beginning of the descent of the sea temperature could be noticed too in September. The beginning of the rise of the rainfall amount could be noticed, the value of this measure is 58 mm (2.28 in), while the rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, the value of this measure is 10 days. The night temperature starts to descent in this month. The descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, the value of this measure is 6 hours.
October weather
The sea temperature continues to descent in Caen, and the day temperature continues to descent too, the value of this measure is 17 °C (63 °F). The number of rainy days continues to rise, with its value being 13 days, and the rainfall amount continues to rise too, with its value of 82 mm (3.22 in). The night temperature descents similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 9 °C (49 °F). The descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, with its value being 4 hours.
November weather
The descent of the day temperature can be observed, with its value being 12 °C (54 °F) in Caen, and the sea temperature continues to descent too, with its value being 13 °C (55 °F). The rainfall amount starts to descent, the value of this measure is 76 mm (3.01 in), while the rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, with its value being 14 days. The night temperature continues to descent, its value is 6 °C (43 °F). The descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, with its value of 3 hours.
December weather
The day temperature continues to descent, with its value being 9 °C (49 °F) in Caen, and the sea temperature continues to descent as well, with its value of 10 °C (50 °F). The maximum of the number of rainy days is observable, its value is 14 days, and the maximum of the rainfall amount can be noticed too, with its value of 83 mm (3.25 in). The night temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value of 4 °C (39 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) reaches its minimum, the value of this measure is 2 hours.
FAQs
How many rainy days can I expect in Caen in June?
There are 9 days, which are rainy in Caen in June, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 2.1 days of the week, or in general - 31 % days.
What temperature can I expect during the day in July in Caen?
The average daily temperature in July in Caen is 23 °C (74 °F). A comfortable temperature for most people, where it is neither too cold nor too hot, and a large number of activities can be carried out comfortably, including sunbathing by the water. Lighter clothing will be suitable - shorts, skirts, t-shirts, jackets; a light sweater and long trousers may also be useful.
Is August part of the wet season in Caen?
No, there is no wet season in August in Caen - you can expect 9 days of rain during the month.
Is September a good month to visit Caen?
Caen can be visited in September - the weather will be moderate. The temperature of 11 °C (52 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.