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Dieppe

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Dieppe at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 22°
Sunshine a year
1,800 h
Rain a year
920 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
9 m

Climate in Dieppe

Dieppe has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year, Dieppe is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

47

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: May – September

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 11°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 15°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 14°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 12°

08:1619:07

Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:56–09:00 · evening 18:23–19:27
Blue hour
Morning 07:43–07:56 · evening 19:27–19:40

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

What is the weather like in Dieppe in October?

In October, Dieppe is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Dieppe.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 52 min08:16 – 19:07
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
70 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Paris

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %77 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %21 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Dieppe

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,800 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 7.7 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.8 hDaylight 10.9 hShare of daylight 35 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.8 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Dieppe, 35 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Sun protection

UV index in Dieppe

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 60 min
Fair skin
about 75 min
Light brown skin
about 110 min
Olive skin
over 2 h

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Rain

Rain in Dieppe: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
920 mm on 154 days
Wettest month
Nov · 106 mm
Driest month
Apr · 57 mm
OctoberRainy days 15Rainfall 100 mm

In October, Dieppe has about 15 rainy days with 100 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Dieppe

How breezy and how cloudy Dieppe is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
25 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 29 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 22 km/h
OctoberWind 27 km/hBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Dieppe typically peaks at 27 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
66 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Jul · 58 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 76 %
OctoberCloud cover 70 %Sunshine 3.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Dieppe: mostly cloudy, with about 3.8 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Dieppe

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°

CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 16°Night 10°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan97°3°2.0 h1482
FebruaryFeb148°3°3.0 h1267
MarchMar3111°5°4.5 h1364
AprilApr5614°6°6.4 h1157
MayMay6917°10°6.9 h1267
JuneJun8020°13°7.7 h1165
JulyJul7922°15°7.7 h1265
AugustAug7522°15°7.1 h1378
SeptemberSep7420°13°5.8 h1170
OctoberOct4716°10°3.8 h15100
NovemberNov1911°7°2.2 h16106
DecemberDec78°4°1.8 h15101

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

49.92° N, 1.08° E · 9 m · Europe/Paris

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Dieppe

The best time to visit Dieppe is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to July and in September. Rain is most frequent in May and in August and from October to March; the wettest month is November with 106 mm.

Dieppe through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Dieppe in spring

Mar – May

52

Fair

  • 11–17 °C by day
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Dieppe in summer

Jun – Aug

78

Good

  • 20–22 °C by day
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Dieppe in autumn

Sep – Nov

47

Fair

  • 11–20 °C by day
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 43 rainy days in all

Dieppe in winter

Dec – Feb

10

Poor

  • 7–8 °C by day
  • 2 h of sun a day
  • 41 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Dieppe for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Dieppe

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

June has the better holiday weather in Dieppe: score 80 against 47. In June, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. June has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.

October vs. June, Dieppe
MonthOctoberJune
Weather score4780better
Day high16°20°
Night low10°13°
Sunshine3.8 h7.7 hbetter
Rainy days1511better
Rainfall100 mm65 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Jun – Jul, Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

May, Aug, Oct – Mar

12 or more rainy days

Dieppe month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

9January7° · 2 h

In January, Dieppe is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 82 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dieppe.

Dieppe in January
14February8° · 3 h

In February, Dieppe is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dieppe.

Dieppe in February
31March11° · 5 h

In March, Dieppe is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dieppe.

Dieppe in March
56April14° · 6 h

In April, Dieppe is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Dieppe.

Dieppe in April
69May17° · 7 h

In May, Dieppe is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Dieppe.

Dieppe in May
80June20° · 8 h

In June, Dieppe is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Dieppe.

Dieppe in June
79July22° · 8 h

In July, Dieppe is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Dieppe.

Dieppe in July
75August22° · 7 h

In August, Dieppe is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Dieppe.

Dieppe in August
74September20° · 6 h

In September, Dieppe is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Dieppe.

Dieppe in September
47October16° · 4 h

In October, Dieppe is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Dieppe.

Dieppe in October
19November11° · 2 h

In November, Dieppe is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 106 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dieppe.

Dieppe in November
7December8° · 2 h

In December, Dieppe is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 101 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dieppe.

Dieppe in December
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Dieppe vs. Rouen

In October Rouen has the better holiday weather (score 52 vs. 47). During the day it is about as warm in Rouen as in Dieppe.

Dieppe vs. Rouen, in October
in OctoberDieppeRouen
Holiday score4752
Daytime high16°16°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1513
Best timeMay – SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberDieppe 16°Rouen 16°
DieppeRouen
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Ranking

France in October: the best places

In October, Dieppe ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Poitiers18°66
  2. 2Fontainebleau17°65
  3. 3Tours18°65
  4. 4Angers17°65
  5. 5Nantes17°63
  6. 6Orléans17°62
  7. 7Auxerre17°61
  8. 8Le Mans17°60
  9. 24DieppeThis page16°47
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Planning a trip to Dieppe

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Dieppe in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Dieppe has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    48

    Fair

    • 13 °C by day
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    71

    Good

    • 17 °C by day
    • 7.1 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    76

    GoodBest holidays

    • 22 °C by day
    • 7.3 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    47

    Fair

    • 16 °C by day
    • 3.8 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    8

    Poor

    • 8 °C by day
    • 1.9 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
Short trip – train or car is often quicker
Distance
200 km
Time zone
UTC+2
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Frequently asked questions about Dieppe

When is the best time to visit Dieppe?

The best time to visit Dieppe is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Dieppe?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.

When does it rain most in Dieppe?

Rain is most frequent in May and in August and from October to March; the wettest month is November with 106 mm. The driest month is April with 57 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Dieppe get?

Dieppe gets around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Dieppe in?

Dieppe uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

Which school holidays are best for Dieppe?

Dieppe has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 48, May half-term 71, Summer holidays 76, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 8.

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