Caen weather in August (Lower Normandy, France)

Is Caen a good destination in August, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Caen is usually perfect in August, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 24°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 14°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Caen in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 204 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Caen. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Caen climate page with graphs.

 

Caen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 204 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in France in August

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Caen, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Caen.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to France? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in France. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.