Caen weather in September (Lower Normandy, France)

What can you expect from the weather in Caen during September? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Caen the weather in September is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C.

Caen in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 166 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Caen, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 83%  

Sunshine 166 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in France in September

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Caen in September?

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 in September.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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