Best Time to Visit Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay
Best time to visit Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay: June, July, August and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay
Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48° | 37° | 5,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 53° | 42° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 56° | 42° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 62° | 46° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 66° | 52° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 72° | 56° | 2,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 74° | 60° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 76° | 60° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 68° | 55° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 64° | 51° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 55° | 46° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 51° | 42° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mont-Saint-Michel | 0 mi | 55°F | about the same | 40 in |
| Dorset | 151 mi | 53°F | 34°F cooler | 47 in |
| Brighton | 163 mi | 54°F | 33°F cooler | 37 in |
| Sussex | 165 mi | 53°F | 34°F cooler | 34 in |
| Palace and Park of Versailles | 166 mi | 55°F | about the same | 35 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 31 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in France. Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for a tidal island abbey.
Right now it is 60°F (16°C) in Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay with overcast. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 52°F to 60°F. Chance of precipitation is 98%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.5/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay is June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 76°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 37°F.
The closest major airport is Paris Orly Airport (ORY), about 177 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mont-Saint-Michel, Palace and Park of Versailles, Palace of Versailles and Eiffel Tower.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 60°F is 3.1°F below the 64°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay today at 8.2/10. Gusts to 31 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:25 AM, Oct 27 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌥️ 60° / 39°
Fog · 0% rain · wind 4 mph
🌥️ 60° / 39°
Fog · 0% rain · wind 7 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay?
Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in France. Its coordinates are 48.6361, -1.5115. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay right now?
It is currently 60°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 86% and wind is 18 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay in?
Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay observes Europe/Paris (UTC+01:00). The local time is 1:25 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay?
The closest airports are Paris Orly Airport (ORY), 177 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 184 mi away and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 186 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay?
Popular options include Mont-Saint-Michel, Palace and Park of Versailles, Palace of Versailles, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 27, 2026 at 1:25 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
