Cherbourg Climate by Month
Cherbourg, Normandy, France
Mild summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year.
The climate in Cherbourg is one of mild summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year. Afternoon highs range from 48°F (9°C) in January to 70°F (21°C) in August, and February nights average 40°F (4°C). About 37 in (941 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season. The air is humid, averaging 80% relative humidity.
- Warmest month
- 70°F(21°C)
- Average high, August
- Coldest nights
- 40°F(4°C)
- Average low, February
- Rain per year
- 37 in(941 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 80%
- Sunniest: June
Best and worst months in Cherbourg
Best for weatherJuly and August are the best time for weather in Cherbourg: highs near 70°F (21°C) and about 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantDecember and January are the least pleasant; December is the coldest, with highs of only 50°F (10°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in August.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Cherbourg weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 48°F(9°C) | 41°F(5°C) | 3.8 in(97 mm) | 80% | 0.9 |
| FebFebruary | 49°F(9°C) | 40°F(4°C) | 2.8 in(71 mm) | 80% | 1.5 |
| MarMarch | 52°F(11°C) | 42°F(6°C) | 2.6 in(67 mm) | 81% | 2.7 |
| AprApril | 56°F(14°C) | 44°F(7°C) | 2.2 in(57 mm) | 80% | 4.1 |
| MayMay | 62°F(16°C) | 49°F(9°C) | 2.3 in(58 mm) | 81% | 5.0 |
| JunJune | 66°F(19°C) | 53°F(12°C) | 2.0 in(51 mm) | 80% | 5.5 |
| JulJulyBest | 70°F(21°C) | 57°F(14°C) | 2.1 in(53 mm) | 80% | 5.5 |
| AugAugustBest | 70°F(21°C) | 58°F(15°C) | 2.5 in(63 mm) | 78% | 4.5 |
| SepSeptember | 66°F(19°C) | 55°F(13°C) | 2.6 in(66 mm) | 77% | 3.4 |
| OctOctober | 61°F(16°C) | 51°F(11°C) | 4.4 in(112 mm) | 79% | 1.8 |
| NovNovember | 54°F(12°C) | 46°F(8°C) | 4.9 in(124 mm) | 81% | 1.0 |
| DecDecember | 50°F(10°C) | 42°F(6°C) | 4.8 in(122 mm) | 85% | 0.7 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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