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Best time to visit Normandy & Mont-Saint-Michel

The island abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel and the Normandy coast

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Highest-rated months
May, June, July, September
Other good months
April, August, October
Less favorable months
January, February, November, December

Editorial seasonal ratings describe conditions for a trip. They are not safety ratings or weather forecasts.

This destination has its own seasonal assessment.

Travel advisory snapshot

US advisory level 2

Snapshot checked 2026-10-13. Read current official guidance before booking. Seasonal suitability does not override a travel advisory.

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Weather by month

Monthly climate averages and seasonal ratings for Normandy & Mont-Saint-Michel. Temperatures are shown in Celsius and Fahrenheit; rainfall is in millimetres.
MonthSeasonal ratingDaytime highNighttime lowRainfallSeasonal reasons
January 2027Not ideal8.9°C / 48°F3.7°C / 39°F71 mmCold, Gray & chilly
February 2027Not ideal9.9°C / 50°F3.5°C / 38°F52 mmCold, Gray & chilly
March 2027OK12.8°C / 55°F5.1°C / 41°F48 mmCold, Seasonal sights
April 2027Good15.2°C / 59°F6.5°C / 44°F51 mmBlossom season, Pleasant weather
May 2027Best18.4°C / 65°F9.5°C / 49°F55 mmBlossom season, Pleasant weather
June 2027Best21.4°C / 71°F12.2°C / 54°F43 mmPleasant weather
July 2027Best23°C / 73°F14°C / 57°F49 mmPleasant weather, Peak crowds & prices
August 2027Good23.3°C / 74°F14.1°C / 57°F46 mmPleasant weather, Peak crowds & prices
September 2027Best20.9°C / 70°F11.9°C / 53°F52 mmSeasonal sights, Pleasant weather
October 2026Good16.9°C / 62°F9.5°C / 49°F80 mmPleasant weather, Fall colors
November 2026Not ideal12.6°C / 55°F6.3°C / 43°F81 mmGray & chilly, Rainy season
December 2026Not ideal9.7°C / 49°F4.2°C / 40°F87 mmCold, Gray & chilly, Rainy season

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Long-term averages, not a forecast. Temperature and rainfall: 1991–2020; humidity and cloud: 2001–2020; sea temperature: 1991–2020. Climate snapshot prepared 2026-10-04.

Event adjustments refer to the next occurrence of each month as of 2026-10-14; the year is shown in the table.

Local food and lodging costs

National price level: 102, with the United States at 100. Reference year: 2025. This is a relative food and lodging indicator, not a trip budget; flights are excluded.

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When is the best time to visit Normandy & Mont-Saint-Michel?

The highest seasonal ratings in this assessment are in May, June, July, September. Compare the monthly reasons and climate below before choosing your dates. Editorial seasonal ratings describe conditions for a trip. They are not safety ratings or weather forecasts.

Do good seasonal ratings mean it is safe to travel?

No. Seasonal ratings describe timing, weather and experiences. Check current official travel advisories, entry requirements and local conditions before booking.

Sources and limits

This tool uses stored snapshots and is not updated in real time. Climate averages are not forecasts, and seasonal ratings are not safety assessments. Information may be incomplete or out of date. Before booking, check current official travel advisories, entry requirements, weather forecasts and local conditions.

TerraClimate · NASA POWER · NOAA OISST · Copernicus DEM GLO-90 (2021)

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