When is the best time to go to Boulogne-sur-Mer?

When is the best time to go to Boulogne-sur-Mer? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Boulogne-sur-Mer are June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are July, August and September
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are August, October, November and December
  • The best months for swimming are August and September


Annual weather in Boulogne-sur-Mer

For full information about the climate and weather in Boulogne-sur-Mer a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 41°F/45°F
3.7in
February 41°F/45°F
3.1in
March 43°F/49°F
2.5in
April 47°F/54°F
1.8in
May 52°F/58°F
2.5in
June 58°F/63°F
2.9in
July 61°F/67°F
2.8in
August 63°F/68°F
3.9in
September 59°F/65°F
2.6in
October 56°F/59°F
4.1in
November 49°F/52°F
4.5in
December 45°F/49°F
4.7in


Weather and climate in Boulogne-sur-Mer

Boulogne-sur-Mer enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Boulogne-sur-Mer is 56°F (ranging from 45°F in january to 68°F in august). Annual rainfall is 38.9in, with a minimum of 1.8in in april and a maximum of 4.7in in december.
  • From january to february the climate is very unfavorable. It is for example 45°F as maximum temperature in february and it rains about 20% of the time in february.
  • Between march and april the climate is bad. By early evening, the temperature averages 52°F and you can expect to have 1.8in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In may the climate is okay. The record temperature this month is 70°F and it rains about 14% of the time in may.
  • Between june and september the climate is good. The record temperature this month is 79°F and it rains about 2.6in each month.
  • In the month of october the climate is just OK. It is for example 59°F as maximum temperature in october and it rains in october about 4.1in.
  • Between november and december the climate is bad. The temperature rises to 49°F and, in december, 8 days of rain are expected.

Boulogne-sur-Mer : Ville fortifiée de Boulogne-sur-Mer



Charts: temperature and rainfall in Boulogne-sur-Mer

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Boulogne-sur-Mer: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Boulogne-sur-Mer

Find out when Boulogne-sur-Mer has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Boulogne-sur-Mer

  • Very low season in Boulogne-sur-Mer
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February.
  • Low season in Boulogne-sur-Mer
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April, October, November and December.
  • High season in Boulogne-sur-Mer
    The number of visitors to Boulogne-sur-Mer is high in: May, June and September.
  • Peak season in Boulogne-sur-Mer
    The largest number of tourists visiting Boulogne-sur-Mer is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Boulogne-sur-Mer month by month



Best time for low prices in Boulogne-sur-Mer

Average prices of hotels in Boulogne-sur-Mer month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Boulogne-sur-Mer. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Boulogne-sur-Mer

On average, it costs $ 55 per day to hire a car in Boulogne-sur-Mer. This price varies by $ 10 depending on the month. In march, hiring a car costs an average of $ 50 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in august is $ 60.

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