Climate Insights for Cherbourg

The climate in Cherbourg is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 645mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 113mm of rainfall. Cherbourg is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, December, February. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Temperatures in Cherbourg vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Cherbourg is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 645mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 54mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 113mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 14mm. That's 99mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Cherbourg is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Cherbourg, which began on June 21, 2026. Cherbourg is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 8°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Cherbourg is during February, March, April, May, September, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 50mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cherbourg based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.