Sun, sea & sand

Étretat weather in July

Temperature, sea and sunshine in July: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

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Holiday weather in July

Poor

Best time to visit: July – August

What is the weather like in Étretat in July?

In July, Étretat is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Étretat.

July compared

How the weather changes from June to August. Tap a month to open it.

JuneJunJulyJulAugustAug
Score253136
Day18°20°20°
Night13°15°16°
Sea15°17°19°
Sun8 h8 h7 h
Rain days111112

More details for July

Daylight
15 h 56 min06:07 – 22:03
UV index
8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
57 %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 35 %12 %
  • Seaweight 25 %6 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %78 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %47 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in July

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Étretat in July: quick answers

Is Étretat hot in July?

No. In July, Étretat is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 15 °C.

Can you swim in Étretat in July?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in July the sea averages just 17.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

Does it rain much in Étretat in July?

Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total.

Étretat month by month

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