When to go to Rouen?
The Seine loops around Rouen, and the medieval centre rises to a cathedral façade Monet painted over and over as the light shifted. The Gros-Horloge spans a lane on its Renaissance arch, gilded dial still telling the hours. Timbered houses lean together around the Place du Vieux-Marché, and the Musée des Beaux-Arts gathers centuries of painting under Norman skies.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Rouen, 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 Rouen
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0 | 71 | 5 | 45 |
| February | 4.4 | 61 | 7 | 47 |
| March | 6.8 | 82 | 8 | 54 |
| April | 9.0 | 77 | 10 | 61 |
| May | 10.8 | 68 | 14 | 70 |
| June | 12.7 | 62 | 17 | 77 |
| July | 11.6 | 67 | 19 | 76 |
| August | 10.8 | 57 | 19 | 75 |
| September | 8.6 | 91 | 16 | 63 |
| October | 6.7 | 91 | 13 | 55 |
| November | 4.4 | 118 | 9 | 43 |
| December | 3.0 | 89 | 6 | 40 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Rouen, the sunniest month is June, and the driest is August (about 57 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 19°C). Over the year, an average of 933 mm of rain falls, and 4 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Rouen?
- Notre-Dame Cathedral (painted by Monet)
- Gros-Horloge
- Place du Vieux-Marché (Joan of Arc)
- Fine Arts Museum
Practical info
- Country: France (Seine-Maritime)
- Station: Rouen Rive Droite
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