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Caen Weather in February

Caen in February

The short of it: Caen in February averages a high of 10 °C (50 °F) and a low of 3 °C (38 °F), with 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 10 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 10° · low 3° · rain 57 mm · daylight 10 h 4 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

February in Caen brings afternoons near 10° and nights around 3°, with about 57 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 10°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 4 min in mid-February, 86 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Caen runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Mondeville, 3 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

February in Caen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 17 mm less rain
Versus March
3° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 4 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MondevilleNormandy3 km ESE10°4°56 mm
Cormelles-le-RoyalNormandy4 km SSE10°3°57 mm
Fleury-sur-OrneNormandy4 km SSW10°3°56 mm
Bretteville-sur-OdonNormandy5 km WSW10°3°56 mm
Hérouville-Saint-ClairNormandy5 km NE10°4°57 mm
ColombellesNormandy5 km ENE10°4°56 mm
IfsNormandy5 km S10°3°57 mm
GibervilleNormandy5 km E10°3°56 mm

The Almanac · Caen Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like January: highs about 10°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Caen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January9°4°74 mm20 km/h8 h 38 min✦
February10°3°57 mm19 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦
March13°5°54 mm18 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
April15°6°50 mm17 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
May19°9°49 mm16 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
June22°12°52 mm15 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
July24°14°48 mm15 km/h15 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
August24°14°53 mm15 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
September21°12°58 mm15 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October17°9°85 mm17 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦
November13°6°83 mm17 km/h9 h 2 min✦✦
December10°4°95 mm18 km/h8 h 13 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Caen in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Caen in February?

Days average 10 °C (50 °F) and nights 3 °C (38 °F), with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 10°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Caen?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Caen in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 4 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 13 min in December to 16 h 12 min in June.

Does it snow in Caen in February?

Hardly — February nights average 3 °C (38 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Caen in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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