When is the best time to go to Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin)?

When is the best time to go to Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin)? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin) are June, July, August, September and October
  • On average, the warmest months are July, August and September
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are January, November and December
  • The best months for swimming are August and September


Annual weather in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin)

For full information about the climate and weather in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin) a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

January 45°F/49°F
5.2in
February 45°F/49°F
4.1in
March 45°F/50°F
3in
April 49°F/54°F
2.2in
May 52°F/58°F
2.7in
June 58°F/63°F
3in
July 61°F/67°F
2.9in
August 61°F/67°F
3.2in
September 59°F/65°F
2.9in
October 56°F/61°F
4.5in
November 50°F/56°F
5in
December 49°F/52°F
5.9in


Weather and climate in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin)

Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin) enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin) is 58°F (ranging from 49°F in february to 67°F in august). Annual rainfall is 44.5in, with a minimum of 2.2in in april and a maximum of 5.9in in december.
  • From january to april the climate is unfavorable. The temperature rises to 54°F and it rains about 12% of the time in april.
  • In may the climate is not good, but still OK. The temperature rises to 58°F.
  • Between the months of june and september the climate is good. The temperature rises to 65°F and, in september, 4 days of rain are expected.
  • In october the climate is okay. By early evening, the temperature averages 59°F and it rains in october about 4.5in.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is unfavorable. It is for example 52°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains in december about 5.9in.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin)

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin): the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin)

Find out when Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin) has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin)

  • Very low season in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin)
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, November and December.
  • Low season in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin)
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, June, September and October.
  • High season in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin)
    The number of visitors to Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin) is high in: May.
  • Peak season in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin)
    The largest number of tourists visiting Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin) is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin) month by month



Best time for low prices in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin)

Average prices of hotels in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin) month by month

Generally, December is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin). So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin)

On average, it costs $ 96 per day to hire a car in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin). This price varies by $ 52 depending on the month. In september, hiring a car costs an average of $ 72 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in december is $ 124.

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