Rouen Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Rouen can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to cold.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Rouen. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around 2°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Rouen has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 820 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Year-round, Rouen has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 84 mm, and the driest month, September, with 57 mm, is minimal.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 Rouen. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 91%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 78%.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Rouen in France
During the months of June, July, August and September 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 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 84 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 57 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 205 hours of sunshine.
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