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Mont-Saint-Michel

Normandy, France
Best timeMay–Jun & Sep–Oct
Set inNormandy, France
In season~66°F high
Climate
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

43–70°F
Nearest airportRNS
CurrencyEUR
LanguageFrench
TimezoneUTC+01:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Mont-Saint-Michel
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightJul · 52%
WarmestJul · 70°F
WettestOct
Best windowMay–Jun & Sep–Oct
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Mont-Saint-Michel: Mont Saint Michel from the dock bridge (The Jetty)
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Mont-Saint-Michel

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Yogab
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A medieval abbey on a tidal island, cut off by the sea twice a day.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: May–Jun & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Mont-Saint-Michel: Interior ceiling and walls of the main chamber of Mont Saint Michel Abbey as of 2024
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Mont-Saint-Michel

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Mont-Saint-Michel: Grandes marées au Mont-Saint-Michel en mars 2015
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Mont-Saint-Michel

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Annick Bregain
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Pairs well with

Normandy Landing Beaches
64 mi away
Chateau de Brissac
101 mi away
Château de Chambord
156 mi away
Cranborne Chase Dark Sky Reserve
162 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mont-Saint-Michel?

The best time to visit Mont-Saint-Michel is May–June & September–October, in Normandy, France.

Where is Mont-Saint-Michel?

Mont-Saint-Michel is in Normandy, France. The nearest major airport is RNS.

What is Mont-Saint-Michel known for?

A medieval abbey on a tidal island, cut off by the sea twice a day.

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