When to go · Caen
Caen in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (wet, grey, short days).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 8°C46°F / 3°C37°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 13
- Crowds
- Low
- France overall
- Prices
- Low
- France overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Caen
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (wet, grey, short days).
Weather in January
- CaenHighs around 8 °C, lows around 3 °C, rain on about 13 daysHighs around 46 °F, lows around 37 °F, rain on about 13 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · France overall
- Low
- Prices · France overall
- Low
France overall: Cold and grey north of Lyon; the winter sales (soldes) start in January; ski resorts busy at weekends.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast