Best Time to Visit Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France
Rouen is at its sunniest and driest in July–August.
The best time to visit Rouen for sunny, dry weather is July–August — 2 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through February–August; the wetter half falls in September–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 5°C / 41°F in January to 18.4°C / 65.1°F in July, with rainfall from 47 mm / 1.9 in (April) to 73 mm / 2.9 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Rouen's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 18.4°C65.1°F | 48 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 18.4°C65.1°F | 47 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rouen?
The best time to visit Rouen for sunny, dry weather is July, August. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 18.4°C / 65.1°F, and the driest is April with about 47 mm / 1.9 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Rouen's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Rouen?
The rainy season at Rouen, Seine-Maritime runs through September–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 59 mm / 2.3 in. The wettest single month is December (73 mm / 2.9 in).
What is the driest month in Rouen?
The driest month in Rouen is April, averaging about 47 mm / 1.9 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 9.7°C / 49.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Rouen?
The least comfortable months for travel to Rouen — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 73 mm / 2.9 in in December, and the coldest month averages 5°C / 41°F.
Is Rouen climate different from France overall?
Yes, usually. Our Rouen figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our France figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Rouen specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.