Hambye
Manche · France
Hambye lies in Normandy, France. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August. The warmest month is August, with average highs of 22°C (71°F); the sea is warmest in August at about 19°C (66°F).
The best months to visit are July–August.
The sea is warmest in August, at about 19°C (66°F).
August is the hottest month, with highs around 22°C (71°F).
February is the coldest month, with lows around 3°C (37°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 19 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 7.9 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 45% of places in France.
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16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 5°
- Humidity
- 88%
- Wind
- 34 km/h SW
- Gusts
- 58 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 88%
- Pressure
- 1013 hPa
- UV index
- 1 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 08:36 / 19:01
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Hambye
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 8° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 16° | 11° | 9° |
| Average low | 3° | 3° | 4° | 5° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 11° | 9° | 5° | 4° |
| Sea temperature | 9° | 8° | 9° | 10° | 13° | 15° | 18° | 19° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 10° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 82 | 66 | 64 | 56 | 64 | 51 | 46 | 46 | 67 | 83 | 92 | 88 |
| Rain days | 19 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 18 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 2.1 | 3.2 | 4.5 | 6 | 7 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 7.2 | 5.8 | 4.1 | 2.7 | 2 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.7 | 10.1 | 11.7 | 13.6 | 15.3 | 16.2 | 15.8 | 14.4 | 12.5 | 10.7 | 9.1 | 8.3 |
| Humidity (%) | 89 | 86 | 82 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 78 | 81 | 84 | 86 | 87 |
| Wind (km/h) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 |
| Go score | 6 | 15 | 26 | 38 | 52 | 68 | 78 | 77 | 64 | 45 | 22 | 11 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Hambye, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Hambye: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Hambye: sea water temperature
Wave height: 1.3 m
Swimming seasonThe sea rarely gets above 21 °C here.
Average sea temperature by month
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Hambye: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Euro
EUR · €
1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR
- Languages
- French
- Calling code
- +33
- Meal, casual restaurant€17.00≈ $19.00
- Cappuccino€3.90≈ $4.30
- Beer (0.5 l)€5.70≈ $6.40
- Bottled water (1.5 l)€1.70≈ $1.90
- Taxi, 5 km€12.00≈ $13.00
- Public transport ticket€2.20≈ $2.40
- Mid-range hotel, per night€130≈ $145
Estimated from France’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 83% of US levels.
- Nov 1All Saints' Day
- Nov 11Armistice Day
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km since 1975.
How to get to Hambye
Nearest airports
- CFRCaen Carpiquet airportCaen64 km
- JERJersey AirportSt. Peter74 km
- RNSRennes-Saint-Jacques AirportSaint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, Ille-et-Vilaine104 km
- ACIAlderney AirportSaint Anne109 km
- GCIGuernsey AirportSaint Peter Port111 km
- DOLDeauville Normandie airportDeauville113 km
Distances
- Paris264 km 4 h 35
- Marseille810 km 14 h 02 · 1 h 41
- Lyon582 km 10 h 05 · 1 h 24
- Toulouse629 km 10 h 55 · 1 h 27
- Nice876 km 15 h 11 · 1 h 46
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Hotels in Hambye
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Hambye?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Hambye is July–August.
What is the weather like in Hambye in October?
In October, Hambye averages a high of 16°C (60°F) and a low of 9°C (47°F), with 83 mm of rain on about 15 days.
How warm is the sea in Hambye?
The sea is warmest in August (about 19°C (66°F)). Swimming season: —.
What is the rainiest month in Hambye?
January, with rain on about 19 days.
What is the nearest airport to Hambye?
Caen Carpiquet airport (CFR), about 64 km away.
What power plugs are used in France?
Plug types C, E, at 230 V.
What currency is used in France?
Euro (EUR).
What is the emergency number in France?
112.
Is France safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
When is Hambye most crowded?
The busiest months are August.
When is Hambye least crowded?
The quietest months are October–March.
When is the best time to visit Hambye without the crowds?
June and September: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Hambye in?
Europe/Paris (UTC+2).
What is the population of Hambye?
About 1,141.