When to go to Honfleur?
Estuary tides set the rhythm here, and the Vieux Bassin gathers tall slate-fronted houses around water busy with moored boats and shifting reflections. The old salt stores nearby are vast, light-filled halls from the days of Norman curing, while St Catherine's church is built entirely of wood, shipwright fashion. The Eugène Boudin museum keeps the light that drew painters to this coast.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Honfleur, aim for May to August.
See also: Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Honfleur
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0 | 79 | 5 | 45 |
| February | 4.8 | 58 | 7 | 49 |
| March | 7.1 | 74 | 9 | 55 |
| April | 9.1 | 71 | 10 | 62 |
| May | 11.2 | 63 | 14 | 72 |
| June | 12.9 | 60 | 17 | 77 |
| July | 11.7 | 59 | 19 | 77 |
| August | 10.8 | 62 | 19 | 74 |
| September | 8.7 | 94 | 17 | 63 |
| October | 6.8 | 88 | 14 | 56 |
| November | 4.4 | 116 | 10 | 43 |
| December | 3.5 | 91 | 7 | 41 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Honfleur, the sunniest month is June, and the driest is February (about 58 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 19°C). Over the year, an average of 915 mm of rain falls, and 4 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Honfleur?
- Vieux Bassin
- Salt warehouses
- Sainte-Catherine church (timber)
- Eugène Boudin Museum
Practical info
- Country: France (Calvados)
- Airport: Deauville – Normandie (DOL)
- Station: Lisieux
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