What’s the climate like in Calais?
The current climate of Calais features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 22°C during the day to lows of 8°C. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 4°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Calais in recent years was 40°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -2°C in February 2018.
On average, Calais gets 1178 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 11 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Calais?
The best time to visit Calais for pleasant to warm weather is May through July and September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Calais.
Climate Table of Calais
The climate table of Calais shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 8 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 12 | 10 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 108 | 116 | 66 | 26 | 69 | 78 | 44 | 123 | 106 | 173 | 144 | 125 |
| Snow (cm) | 2,9 | 4,2 | 0,8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,2 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 22°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 8°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1178 mm per year, averaging 98 mm per month
- Snowfall: 11 cm per year
- Driest months: 26 mm in April, 44 mm in July and 66 mm in March
- Wettest months: 173 mm in October, 144 mm in November and 125 mm in December
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Calais
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Calais, France. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Calais
This graph shows how much precipitation Calais, France, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Calais
This graph shows how much snow Calais, France, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Calais
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Calais, France. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Calais
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Calais, France. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Calais
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Calais, France, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Calais
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Calais, France, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Calais by Month
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