Le Havre climate
Le Havre (Normandy, France) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 12 °C53 °F, and about 803 mm32 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Le Havre climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 847 | 540 | 643 | 793.1 | 4 |
| Feb | 847 | 439 | 643 | 652.6 | 2 |
| Mar | 1050 | 541 | 846 | 622.4 | 1 |
| Apr | 1355 | 745 | 1050 | 451.8 | 0 |
| May | 1560 | 1050 | 1355 | 562.2 | 0 |
| Jun | 1865 | 1356 | 1660 | 512.0 | 0 |
| Jul | 2068 | 1559 | 1864 | 552.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 2169 | 1660 | 1865 | 642.5 | 0 |
| Sep | 1966 | 1457 | 1662 | 542.1 | 0 |
| Oct | 1661 | 1253 | 1457 | 853.3 | 0 |
| Nov | 1253 | 847 | 1050 | 903.6 | 0 |
| Dec | 948 | 642 | 745 | 973.8 | 1 |
| Year | 2169 | 439 | 1253 | 80332 | 7 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88% | 77% | 0.9 | 8:36 |
| Feb | 86% | 74% | 1.7 | 10:03 |
| Mar | 85% | 68% | 2.9 | 11:44 |
| Apr | 82% | 63% | 4.4 | 13:40 |
| May | 83% | 67% | 5.1 | 15:20 |
| Jun | 82% | 66% | 5.7 | 16:15 |
| Jul | 82% | 63% | 5.5 | 15:52 |
| Aug | 81% | 63% | 4.6 | 14:25 |
| Sep | 81% | 61% | 3.6 | 12:31 |
| Oct | 84% | 69% | 2.1 | 10:39 |
| Nov | 87% | 75% | 1.1 | 9:00 |
| Dec | 88% | 76% | 0.8 | 8:10 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Le Havre is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 21 °C69 °F and a low of 16 °C60 °F. The coldest is February, when highs average 8 °C47 °F and lows 4 °C39 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 12 °C21.6 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 803 mm32 in. The wettest three-month stretch is October–December, which brings 34% of the annual total. The wettest month is December (97 mm3.8 in), the driest is April (45 mm1.8 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 81% in August to 88% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 61%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 13 km/h (8 mph) in June to 20 km/h (13 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 8.2 hours in December to 16.3 hours in June.
Best time to visit Le Havre
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are June–September: average highs of 18 °C65 °F to 21 °C69 °F with 51 mm2.0 in to 64 mm2.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is December, which is cold, with average highs of 9 °C48 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Le Havre
- Winter (December–February) — highs 847 to 9 °C48 °F, lows 439 to 6 °C42 °F, about 80 mm3.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1050 to 15 °C60 °F, lows 541 to 10 °C50 °F, about 54 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 1865 to 21 °C69 °F, lows 1356 to 16 °C60 °F, about 57 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1253 to 19 °C66 °F, lows 847 to 14 °C57 °F, about 76 mm3.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Le Havre compares
Compared with Brighton, about 149 km to the north, Le Havre is on average 0.8 °C1.5 °F warmer and receives 5% more precipitation (803 mm32 in vs 765 mm30 in). The difference is largest in November (1.3 °C2.3 °F warmer).
Of the 36 places in France covered by World Climates, Le Havre is the 15th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 7th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the France climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Jersey (St Helier) (United Kingdom, Cfb), Eastbourne (United Kingdom, Cfb) and Worthing (United Kingdom, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Caen 48 km · 12 °C53 °F · 745 mm29 in
- Rouen 72 km · 11 °C52 °F · 750 mm30 in
- Eastbourne 142 km · 11 °C52 °F · 765 mm30 in
- Brighton 149 km · 11 °C52 °F · 765 mm30 in
- Worthing 151 km · 11 °C52 °F · 767 mm30 in
- Cergy-Pontoise 152 km · 11 °C52 °F · 672 mm26 in
- Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines 161 km · 10 °C51 °F · 672 mm26 in
- Jersey (St Helier) 164 km · 12 °C54 °F · 772 mm30 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Le Havre?
August is the warmest month in Le Havre, with an average high of 21 °C (69 °F) and an average low of 16 °C (60 °F).
What is the coldest month in Le Havre?
February is the coldest month, with an average high of 8 °C (47 °F) and an average low of 4 °C (39 °F).
When does it rain the most in Le Havre?
December is the wettest month with about 97 mm (3.8 in) of precipitation; April is the driest with about 45 mm (1.8 in).
What is the best time to visit Le Havre?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are June–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.