UNESCO World Heritage Site in France

Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay Travel Guide

Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 64°F now🕔 7:24 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August

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⚠️Sat, Aug 29: damaging gusts to 41 mph.

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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 64°F (18°C) in Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay with overcast. It feels like 59°F. Today runs from 61°F to 74°F. Chance of precipitation is 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 74°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 about average for August. The forecast high of 74°F is in line with the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay today at 9.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 48°38′10″N 1°30′41.4″W (48.6361, -1.5115)

Weather in Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay right now

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64°F
Overcast · feels like 59°F
Humidity69%
Wind10 mph ENE
Gusts17 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure1019 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 24 mi
Air quality30 · Good
Sunrise7:10 AM
Sunset9:06 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 75%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:24 AM, Aug 23 local time.

⚠️Sat, Aug 29: damaging gusts to 41 mph.

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 74° / 61°

Overcast · 3% rain · wind 21 mph

Saturday, Aug 29

🌧️ 71° / 58°

Heavy drizzle · 60% rain · wind 20 mph

Quick facts about Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay

TypeUNESCO World Heritage Site
CountryFrance
ContinentEurope
Coordinates48°38′10″N 1°30′41.4″W (48.6361, -1.5115)
UNESCO inscription1979
Known fora tidal island abbey
Local time7:24 AM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay.

Best time to visit Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay

Go in June, July and August. 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.

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November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Paris Orly AirportORY177 miParis
London Gatwick AirportLGW184 miSussex
Paris Charles de Gaulle AirportCDG186 miParis
London Heathrow AirportLHR201 miLondon

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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 64°F (18°C) with overcast. Humidity is 69% and wind is 10 mph.

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

June, July and August 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+02:00). The local time is 7:24 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 August 23, 2026 at 7:24 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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