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Climate in Calais

Calais, France has a oceanic climate. The annual average temperature is about 10.6°C and the city receives roughly 781 mm of precipitation across 130 rainy days a year, with around 1183 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 19.5°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 1.7°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Oceanic
Comfort score
66/100

Climate overview

Calais, France has a oceanic climate. The annual average temperature is about 10.6°C and the city receives roughly 781 mm of precipitation across 130 rainy days a year, with around 1183 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 19.5°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 1.7°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Calais is classified as Oceanic. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average10.6°C
  • Warmest monthJul (19.5°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (1.7°C)
  • Comfort score66/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Calais receives about 781 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 130 rainy days. The wettest month is Dec and the driest is Jun.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Calais sees an estimated 1183 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Calais monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan8.7°C1.7°C77 mm1352 h
Feb9.4°C2.4°C64 mm1168 h
Mar11.4°C4.4°C61 mm1086 h
Apr14.1°C7.1°C54 mm9112 h
May16.8°C9.8°C54 mm9130 h
Jun18.8°C11.8°C50 mm8154 h
Jul19.5°C12.5°C54 mm9148 h
Aug18.8°C11.8°C61 mm10132 h
Sep16.8°C9.8°C64 mm11110 h
Oct14.1°C7.1°C77 mm1377 h
Nov11.4°C4.4°C81 mm1365 h
Dec9.4°C2.4°C84 mm1449 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Calais are Jun, Jul, Aug. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    9°C / 2°C

    225 mm rain

  • Spring

    14°C / 7°C

    169 mm rain

  • Summer

    19°C / 12°C

    165 mm rain

  • Autumn

    14°C / 7°C

    222 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Calais has a climate comfort score of 66/100, a comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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