Climate Insights for Bayeux

The climate in Bayeux is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 815mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 100mm of rainfall. Bayeux is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Bayeux sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 22°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 19°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Bayeux is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 815mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 68mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 100mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 29mm. That's 71mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Bayeux is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Bayeux, which began on June 21, 2026. Bayeux is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Bayeux is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 54mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°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 Bayeux 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.