AI-generatedLe Havre at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 19.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,770 h
- Rain a year
- 935 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Le Havre
Le Havre 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 8 °C. With around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year, Le Havre is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
08:1919:11
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 07:59–09:03 · evening 18:28–19:31
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:47–07:59 · evening 19:31–19:44
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 Le Havre in October?
In October, Le Havre is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 Le Havre.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 53 min08:19 – 19:11
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 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 %81 %
- 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
Sea temperature in Le Havre
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.2 – 16.7 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Le Havre ranges from 7.6 °C in February to 19.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 18.3 and 20.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8.4° | 7.1° | 9.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 7.6° | 6.4° | 8.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 8.2° | 7.0° | 9.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 10.2° | 9.3° | 11.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 12.7° | 11.8° | 13.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.7° | 14.5° | 17.1° | cold |
| JulyJul | 18.1° | 16.8° | 19.4° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 19.2° | 18.3° | 20.3° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 18.3° | 17.5° | 19.0° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 16.0° | 15.2° | 16.7° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 13.0° | 12.2° | 13.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 10.1° | 9.1° | 11.1° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Le Havre
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.8 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Le Havre, 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.
UV index in Le Havre
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 105 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 in Le Havre: 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.
In October, Le Havre has about 15 rainy days with 100 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Le Havre
How breezy and how cloudy Le Havre 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.
In October, the wind in Le Havre typically peaks at 25 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Le Havre: 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.
Nights and sleep in Le Havre
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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7 | 8° | 3° | 8.4° | 2.1 h | 15 | 85 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 9° | 4° | 7.6° | 3.1 h | 13 | 69 |
| MarchMar | 32 | 11° | 5° | 8.2° | 4.3 h | 13 | 68 |
| AprilApr | 57 | 14° | 7° | 10.2° | 6.3 h | 11 | 58 |
| MayMay | 71 | 17° | 10° | 12.7° | 6.8 h | 12 | 64 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 20° | 13° | 15.7° | 7.4 h | 12 | 64 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 22° | 15° | 18.1° | 7.3 h | 12 | 64 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 22° | 15° | 19.2° | 6.8 h | 12 | 73 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 20° | 13° | 18.3° | 5.7 h | 12 | 72 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 16° | 10° | 16.0° | 3.8 h | 15 | 100 |
| NovemberNov | 21 | 11° | 7° | 13.0° | 2.5 h | 16 | 108 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 9° | 4° | 10.1° | 2.0 h | 16 | 111 |
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
49.49° N, 0.11° E · 5 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Le Havre
The best time to visit Le Havre is from May to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 19.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to July and in September. Rain is most frequent in August and from October to March; the wettest month is December with 111 mm.
Le Havre through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Le Havre in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–17 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Le Havre in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Le Havre in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Le Havre in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–9 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Le Havre for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Le Havre
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Le Havre: score 78 against 50. In June, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 50 | 78better |
| Day high | 16° | 20° |
| Night low | 10° | 13° |
| Sea | 16.0° | 15.7° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 100 mm | 64 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jul, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug, Oct – Mar
12 or more rainy days
Le Havre month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
7January8° · Sea 8° · 2 h
In January, Le Havre is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Le Havre.
Le Havre in January16February9° · Sea 8° · 3 h
In February, Le Havre is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 7.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Le Havre.
Le Havre in February32March11° · Sea 8° · 4 h
In March, Le Havre is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Le Havre.
Le Havre in March57April14° · Sea 10° · 6 h
In April, Le Havre is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Le Havre.
Le Havre in April71May17° · Sea 13° · 7 h
In May, Le Havre is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Le Havre.
Le Havre in May78June20° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In June, Le Havre is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Le Havre.
Le Havre in June78July22° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In July, Le Havre is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Le Havre.
Le Havre in July75August22° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In August, Le Havre is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Le Havre.
Le Havre in August73September20° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In September, Le Havre is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Le Havre.
Le Havre in September50October16° · Sea 16° · 4 h
In October, Le Havre is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 Le Havre.
Le Havre in October21November11° · Sea 13° · 3 h
In November, Le Havre is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 108 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Le Havre.
Le Havre in November8December9° · Sea 10° · 2 h
In December, Le Havre is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 111 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Le Havre.
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Le Havre vs. Honfleur
In October the holiday weather in Le Havre and Honfleur is about equally good (score 50 vs. 50). During the day it is about as warm in Honfleur as in Le Havre. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Le Havre | Honfleur |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 50 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sea | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
France in October: the best places
In October, Le Havre ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 5Orléans17°62
- 6Le Mans17°60
- 7Paris17°59
- 8Rennes17°59
- 19Le HavreThis page16°16°50
Planning a trip to Le Havre
Weather for your travel dates
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Le Havre 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.
Le Havre has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 76
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 15 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
- 220 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 Le Havre
When is the best time to visit Le Havre?
The best time to visit Le Havre is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Le Havre?
The sea temperature in Le Havre ranges from 7.6 °C in February to 19.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Le Havre in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 16.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Le Havre?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Le Havre?
Rain is most frequent in August and from October to March; the wettest month is December with 111 mm. The driest month is April with 58 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Le Havre get?
Le Havre gets around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Le Havre in?
Le Havre uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Le Havre?
Le Havre 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 50, May half-term 72, Summer holidays 76, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 8.
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