When is the best time to go to Sangatte?

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

  • The best months for good weather in Sangatte 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 Sangatte

For full information about the climate and weather in Sangatte a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 43°F/47°F
3.8in
February 41°F/47°F
3in
March 45°F/50°F
2.7in
April 49°F/54°F
2in
May 52°F/58°F
2.7in
June 58°F/63°F
3.4in
July 61°F/67°F
3.6in
August 63°F/68°F
4.4in
September 59°F/65°F
2.9in
October 56°F/61°F
4.6in
November 50°F/54°F
4.4in
December 45°F/49°F
4.5in


Weather and climate in Sangatte

Sangatte enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Sangatte 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.
  • From january to february the climate is very unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 45°F in average and, in february, 5 days of rain are expected.
  • Between march and april the climate is unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 54°F in average and it rains about 2in each month.
  • In may the climate is okay. The record temperature this month is 68°F and you can expect to have 2.7in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between june and september the climate is beautiful. It is for example 65°F as maximum temperature in september.
  • In the month of october the climate is just OK. In average, on the morning it is 56°F and, in october, 7 days of rain are expected.
  • Between november and december the climate is not good. The record temperature this month is 58°F and, in december, 8 days of rain are expected.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Sangatte

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

Find out when Sangatte 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 Sangatte

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

Figure: Visitor index for Sangatte month by month



Best time for low prices in Sangatte

Average prices of hotels in Sangatte month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Sangatte. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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