Want to go to Normandy in July?
Find out if the region at this time of year will meet your expectations with our comprehensive guide:
- Climate in Normandy in July (temperatures, weather…)
- Swimming conditions: water temperature and wind
- Travel conditions: crowds, prices, openings
- Things to do in Normandy in July, special activities and events
This guide is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.
Moving to Normandy in July: quick answers
What’s the weather like in Normandy in July? Is this a good time to visit?
The weather is fine and warmer. Winds are light. It’s also the month of the year with the clearest skies. It’s the perfect time for a stroll or a swim.
On the other hand, visitors are numerous, and prices rise accordingly. This is still a good time to visit the region.
Travelling to Normandy in July – summary of conditions
Temperatures
The temperatures are warm. The thermometer averages 21°C (70°F), and 18°C (64°F) near the coast.
Water temperatures
In July, the sea is cool. Its average temperature is 16°C (61°F). You can swim, but make sure you wear a wetsuit.
Crowds and prizes
Tourists are numerous and prices are high due to the summer vacations.
Opening conditions
Everything’s open in July: attractions, hotels, campsites, restaurants…
Day
The sun rises around 6.15am and sets at 10pm.
Best things to do in Normandy in July
In July, we enjoyed visiting these sites:
- The D-Day landing beaches and their museums
- Immerse yourself in history by visiting the region’s castles and abbeys
- The magnificent towns and villages of Normandy
- The beauty of the Alabaster Coast and its famous cliffs
- The incomparable Mont-Saint-Michel
- The magnificent cliffs of Étretat and the charm of Honfleur
- …
See our article on things to do in Normandy.
And lots of activities like these:
HAVE FUN WITH THESE activities in Normandy
- Helicopter flight over the cliffs of the Côte d’Albâtre
- Book your time to visit Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey
- Take a microlight flight over Mont-Saint-Michel
- Climb the Via Ferrata in Switzerland Normandy
1. Normandy in July – weather forecast
Normandy is known for its oceanic climate. This is especially true on the coasts, where most of the holidaymakers’ favorite towns are located. Temperatures are moderate in both winter and summer. Rainfall is frequent in all seasons, but varies according to local relief and year.
In July, it’s hot. We enjoy hiking without fear of the heat, which is rare. Above all, the skies are often clear.
2. July temperatures in Normandy
Hot weather is rare near the coast.
Temperatures in Rouen:
- 19°C (66°F) on average
- Number of days with an average temperature of over 30°C = 1
- Number of days with average temperatures above 18°C = 28
Temperatures in Le Havre:
- 18°C (64°F) on average
- Number of days with average temperature over 30°C = 0
- Number of days with average temperature above 18°C = 20
Temperatures in Caen:
- 18°C (64°F) on average
- Number of days with average temperature over 30°C = 0
- Number of days with average temperatures above 18°C = 27
Temperatures in Cherbourg:
- 17°C (63°F) on average
- Number of days with average temperature over 30°C = 0
- Number of days with average temperature above 18°C = 20
Temperatures on Mont-Saint-Michel:
- 18°C (64°F) on average
- Number of days with average temperature over 30°C = 0
- Number of days with average temperatures above 18°C = 26
OUR ADVICE FOR RENTING A CAR IN Normandy
- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- Choose a car that is comfortable enough (distances can be long) but compact (some parking lots and villages are narrow).
- Think of thecomplete insurance (some roads are tortuous and narrow).
- There is a lot of demand, book it early.
3. Rain in Normandy in July
It rains all year round in Normandy. Rainfall varies greatly from one year to the next, depending above all on the relief and exposure of your location. Cherbourg, for example, receives more rain than Caen, which is protected by hills.
- Rainfall in Rouen: 98 mm
(over 6 days on average) - Rainfall in Le Havre: 97 mm
(over 5 days on average) - Rainfall in Caen: 88 mm
(over 4 days on average) - Rainfall in Cherbourg: 73 mm
(over 5 days on average) - Rainfall on Mont-Saint-Michel: 57 mm
(over 4 days on average)
4. Sunshine in Normandy in July
In July, we make the most of the long days. The sun rises around 6.15am and sets at 10pm, with an average of 10 hours of sunshine.
WHERE TO STAY IN Normandy
We particularly appreciate staying in Normandy:
- Bayeux – our hotels selection
- Honfleur – our hotel selection
For more ideas, take a look at our article on the best places to stay in Normandy.
And if you already have an idea, take a look at our selections:
5. Water temperature – swimming in Normandy in July
July is a great time to swim in Normandy. Warning: if you’re a bit chilly, it’s best to bring a wet suit. Discover the average sea temperature below:
- Le Havre: 16°C (61°F)
- Cherbourg: 16°C (61°F)
- Mont-Saint-Michel: 16°C (61°F)
6. Wind in Normandy in July
Ocean means wind. However, in July, Normandy is much less windy than the rest of the year. The coasts are as calm as the inland areas.
7. Crowds and other conditions
July is summer vacation. It’s one of the busiest months for tourists in Normandy. We advise you to book your hotels or campsites well in advance.
Note that the more upscale the establishment, the more sought-after it is.
8. July events in Normandy
- Rouen Cathedral of Light
Every summer until the end of September, light shows are projected onto the facades of Rouen Cathedral. The event takes place over many evenings and attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators.
- Art’zimutés Festival in Cherbourg
Between late June and early July, this festival attracts 10,000 spectators for a weekend of music.
- Festival Cabourg Mon amour
10,000 spectators attend this three-day music festival on the beaches of Cabourg in early July.
- Rush festival in Rouen
12,000 people visit Rouen between late June and early July for three to six days of concerts at various venues around the city.
- Bayeux medieval festival
These are the third-largest medieval festivals in France. 60,000 people flock here in early July to enjoy the market, medieval culinary village, games, parades, concerts and more.
- Beauregard Festival in Hérouville-Saint-Clair, near Caen
This huge festival attracts 150,000 spectators at the beginning of July for five days of concerts, with big names such as Muse, Angèle, Sting and Damso.
- Thursday terraces in Rouen
The concept of this festival? Concerts every Thursday in July. They attract around 30,000 people.
- Green River Valley Festival in Mont-Saint-Michel Bay
In mid-July, 12,000 spectators attend two days of concerts and conferences focusing on a chosen cause.
- Festival Chauffer dans la Noirceur at Montmartin-sur-Mer
This eco-responsible music festival takes place over four days of concerts in mid-July and welcomes 16,000 spectators.
- Art Sonic Festival in Briouze
Between 15,000 and 25,000 festival-goers attend two days of concerts in July.
- Great Tides Festival in the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel
This festival welcomes over 20,000 spectators for a week of concerts in one of the towns around Mont-Saint-Michel in late July or early August.
- Biker descent in Fécamp
More than 5,000 bikers parade through the streets of Fécamp to the delight of 20,000 spectators.
- French Flyair to Deauville or Trouville-sur-Mer
Civilian and military aviator demonstrations drew at least 20,000 people to the beaches of Deauville and Trouville-sur-Mer.
- Estivales at Cabourg racecourse
These summer horse races attract over 100,000 spectators every year. There are also competitions for gallopers and jockeys, and a variety of other events.
- Retrofestival in Caen
35,000 visitors flock to the Caen racecourse for this three-day classic car festival.
- Sea festivals
These traditional festivities take place mainly between June and September, in the various coastal towns of Normandy. They celebrate the sea and its products. The duration of the festivities varies from town to town. They can be found in many towns: Le Havre, Bricqueville-sur-Mer, Luc-sur-Mer, Yport, Saint-Valéry en Caux and many more.
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9. July prices
As everywhere, prices vary depending on what you are looking for. We offer a wide range of accommodation, from campsites to 5-star hotels. It is therefore difficult to give a budget.
In July, prices are high due to the influx of tourists.
When to go to Normandy, the other months…
- Normandy in January
- Normandy in February
- Normandy in March
- Normandy in April
- Normandy in May
- Normandy in June
- Normandy in July
- Normandy in August
- Normandy in September
- Normandy in October
- Normandy in November
- Normandy in December
Or read our article on when to go to Normandy.
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