The climate of Le Havre
Le Havre, situated in northwestern
France along the English Channel, falls under the Köppen climate classification of 'Cfb', which represents a marine west coast climate with a warm summer. This climatic type implies moderate conditions, with neither severe summer heat nor frigid winter cold. Rainfall in this city is well distributed over the entire year, making it a region of a high level of humidity.
Throughout the year, the temperatures range from 5.2°C (41.4°F), the coldest month's average low, to a peak high of 19.3°C (66.7°F) in the warmest months. The winter months exhibit chillier temperatures from 5.2°C (41.4°F) to 8.1°C (46.6°F), a mild and bearable range. Whereas, the warm months carry warmer temperatures, hovering between the highs of 16.7°C (62.1°F) to 19.3°C (66.7°F). The lowest humidity level among all months is marked at 78% whereas, on the other spectrum, it goes up to 83%.
Rainfall in Le Havre exhibits a fairly consistent trend through the year, with monthly averages ranging from 25mm (0.98") to 58mm (2.28"). The wettest periods feature rainfall from 46mm (1.81") to 58mm (2.28"), occurring during the months of moving from late spring to late autumn. Though precipitation is a year-round occurrence, these months experience slightly heavier bouts of rainfall. The city faces snow only during the winter months, with snowfall figures between 2mm (0.08") to 6mm (0.24"), and the snowfall days register fewer than two days in these coldest months.
The best time to visit Le Havre
The warm summer months between
June and
September, when temperatures range between 16.7°C (62.1°F) to 19.3°C (66.7°F), are typically the most suitable for visiting
Le Havre. During this period, the city enjoys maximum daylight hours between 15.4 hours to 16.2 hours, and the sunshine hours are between 8.5 hours to 10.3 hours. The sea temperature also escalates to almost peak levels, measuring between 16.4°C (61.5°F) and 18.2°C (64.8°F), encouraging coastal recreational activities.
The worst time to visit Le Havre
On the contrary, the least favorable time to visit
Le Havre is during late-autumn to late-winter.
November,
December, and
January have the lowest daylight levels, ranging from 8.3 hours to 9.1 hours. Additionally, it is during this period that Le Havre experiences the highest rainfall, varying from 54mm (2.13") to 58mm (2.28"). With the lowest temperatures of the year, averaging between 9.2°C (48.6°F) to 6.9°C (44.4°F), the conditions become less conducive for sightseeing.
Spring weather in Le Havre
Spring in
Le Havre is characterized by temperatures warming up from an average low of 6.5°C (43.7°F) to high of 13.8°C (56.8°F). During this season, precipitation levels vary from 25mm (0.98") to 31mm (1.22"). The rising daily sunlight hours, stretching from 11.9 hours to 15.4 hours, stimulate outdoor activities. Additionally, the UV index starts escalating from 3 to 4, implying moderate exposure leading to increased chances of sunburns if preventive measures are not taken.
Summer weather in Le Havre
Considering the summer period, temperatures continue to rise, stabilizing between 16.7°C (62.1°F) to 19.3°C (66.7°F). Rainfall too, adjusts to higher levels, fluctuating from 36mm (1.42") to 49mm (1.93"). The increase in sea temperatures, reaching from 16.4°C (61.5°F) to 18.2°C (64.8°F), makes it agreeable for various watersports. Peak daylight hours from 15.8 hours to 16.2 hours and sunshine levels from 10.1 hours to 10.3 hours mark the longest days of the year.
Autumn weather in Le Havre
Autumn witnesses a dip in temperatures with values spanning from 12.5°C (54.5°F) to 17.9°C (64.2°F). Although the city receives the highest rainfall in
October,
November over approximately 17.6 days. Amid the wet conditions, snowfall is minimal but possible, there is specific enough data to show an average of 6mm (0.24") of snow on about 1.7 days.
Weather in February
In
February, temperatures in
Le Havre remain on the lower side but might show a trend of very slight warming compared to the month of
January. A notable pattern for this time of year is the continuation of high winds, gusting up to 40.4 Kph.
Weather in February »Weather in March
March ushers in a visible transition towards the Spring season in
Le Havre. There's a notable change in climatic conditions compared to
February, as evident from more agreeable temperatures and a reduction in snowfall occurrence.
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Weather in April
April offers a more perceptible advent of spring, meaning the weather progressively becomes more appealing than in
March, catering to those with a liking for mild conditions. One of the prominent features of April in
Le Havre is the significant drop in rainfall occurrence, falling to 25mm (0.98") from March's 37mm (1.46").
Weather in April » Weather in May
In
May, the city of
Le Havre witnesses a further enhancement in its weather as it steps further into Spring. There's an interesting mix of conditions with temperatures becoming more agreeable while humidity levels go slightly higher.
Weather in May »Weather in June
Coming into
June,
Le Havre,
France welcomes longer days and sunnier weather paving the way for the Summer season. One of the noticeable trait of June weather is the highest temperature jump in the year, the average high temperature is 16.7°C (62.1°F).
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Weather in July
July is when
Le Havre experiences true summer weather, highlighted by the highest temperatures of the year. Although rainfall has some occurrence, a unique trait of this month is that it has the lowest average relative humidity for the year at 81%.
Weather in July » Weather in August
August continues the summer trend with temperatures being almost at par with those in
July. What sets August apart is that it records the highest sea surface temperature of the year at 17.9°C (64.2°F), thus being highly suitable for water-related activities.
Weather in August » Weather in September
September signifies the transition from summer to fall in
Le Havre,
France. There is a slight drop in the monthly average high temperature from
August with a value of 17.9°C (64.2°F) to 15.7°C (60.3°F) in September. Although this month ushers in milder weather, it still provides ample sunlight and warm seas that are a carryover from summer.
Weather in September »
Weather in October
October in
Le Havre is characterized by further dropping temperatures and increasing rainfall compared to
September. The notable piece of data this month is the high average rainfall value, at 54mm (2.13"), with the number of rainfall days also seeing an increase.
Weather in October » Weather in November
November in
Le Havre,
France witnesses a significant change as the city moves deeper into the fall season. The temperatures see a marked drop, paving the way for the winter chill of
December. The unique element about November's weather is the highest annual rainfall, with an average of 58mm (2.28").
Weather in November » Weather in December
December in
Le Havre introduces the full swing of winter with the lowest temperatures of the year. A special feature for this month is equal highest precipitation content as
November, primarily in the form of rain but with potential for snow as indicated by the 2mm (0.08") average value.
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