When is the best time to go to Calais?

When is the best time to go to Calais? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Calais 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, August, October, November and December
  • The best months for swimming are August and September


Annual weather in Calais

Infographic of the best times to visit Calais
Infographic of the best times to visit Calais ©whereandwhen.net

Weather details in Calais month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Calais for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Calais

Calais enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Calais is 58°F (ranging from 47°F in january to 68°F in august). Annual rainfall is 41.7in, with a minimum of 2in in april and a maximum of 4.6in in october.
  • Between january and february the climate is very unfavorable. It is for example 47°F as maximum temperature in february.
  • Between march and april the climate is bad. the thermometer goes up to 54°F°C and, in april, 3 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of may the climate is passable, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 58°F in average and it rains about 15% of the time in may.
  • Between june and september the climate is favorable. the thermometer goes up to 65°F°C and it rains about 15% of the time in september.
  • In the month of october the climate is correct. The record temperature this month is 74°F and you can expect to have 4.6in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From november to december the climate is unfavorable. The record temperature this month is 58°F.

Calais : l’hôtel de ville de Calais



Charts: temperature and rainfall in Calais

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Calais: 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 Calais

Find out when Calais 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 Calais

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

Figure: Visitor index for Calais month by month



Best time for low prices in Calais

Average prices of hotels in Calais month by month

Generally, October is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Calais. 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 Calais

On average, it costs $ 94 per day to hire a car in Calais. This price varies by $ 52 depending on the month. In march, 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 november is $ 124.

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