St omer, France: Live Weather

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The town of Saint-Omer is located in Northern France and has wet and changeable weather.  Northern regions have a temperate climate of mild winters, warm summers and rain being frequent all year round.  The weather is very unpredictable.  This part of France is most affected by the changeable weather brought by Atlantic disturbances with a climate similar to U.K.  The area also consists of coasts and has the most maritime climate in all of France.    It is said that most of Franceâs rain falls in Brittany and along the North Coast.   

You can look at the weather averages which provide a weather forecast to give you a good idea of the weather for the time when you are planning your holiday.

The average monthly temperatures for each season are as follows:

Spring

In spring the highest average daytime temperature is 13⁰C and the lowest average evening temperature is 7⁰C.  The highest temperature recorded in spring is 31⁰C in the month of May and the lowest temperature recorded is -4⁰C in the month of March.  If you visit in this season you will need to pack warm and cool clothes, with an umbrella.

Summer

In summer the highest average daytime temperature is 20⁰C and the lowest average evening temperature is 14⁰C.  The highest temperature recorded in summer is 35⁰C in the month of August and the lowest recorded is 5⁰C in the month of June.  Summers are generally warmer than those in Southern U.K. with average daytime sunshine hours of between 7 and 8 hours in mid summer.

Autumn

In autumn the highest average temperature is 15⁰C and the lowest average evening temperature is 10⁰C.  The highest temperature recorded in autumn is 29⁰C in the month of September and the lowest recorded is -5⁰C in the month of November.  Autumn always brings heavy rain.  

Winter

In winter the highest average temperature is 8⁰C and the lowest average evening temperature is 4⁰C.  The highest temperature recorded in winter is 23⁰C in the months of January and February.  The lowest recorded is -12⁰C in the months of January and February.   Winter is well known for its cool temperatures making it quite cold in this season.  This season is generally mild with snow being not too frequent. 

Saint-Omer is named after Saint Audomar who brought Christianity to the area.  Saint Omer is also famous for its swamp âMarais Audomaroisâ where people cultivate vegetables and sell them on boats.