Le Havre Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Le Havre experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from pleasant days
to cold weather.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Le Havre is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around 4°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Le Havre has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1035 mm of rainfall per year. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. December brings wetter days averaging 124 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 rainy days. In contrast, May experiences a drier climate, with about 67 mm of rainfall spread across 15 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Le Havre. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 87%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 81%.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Le Havre in France
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 124 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 67 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 240 hours of sunshine.
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