Best time to visit Deauville
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Deauville
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Private tour: visit Deauville in a sidecar - 2
Private Guided Bike Tour of Deauville & Trouville in French - 3
Private D-Day Tour to the Normandy Landing Beaches - 4
Normandy D-Day from Bayeux | Private Tour with Local Expert Guide - 5
Deauville: Special Track Game Single Party - 6
Private Transfer from Cruise terminal to Paris Hotels or Airports
Last refreshed 2026-06-16.
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Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4–8 | 5 | 16 | 188 | 11.8 | 83% | 24 | 99 | 1 | Quiet | 4 |
| Feb | 6–11 | 7 | 14 | 167 | 11.9 | 78% | 28 | 108 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
| Mar | 6–12 | 9 | 15 | 173 | 11.5 | 71% | 24 | 180 | 2 | Quiet | 5 |
| Apr | 7–14 | 12 | 10 | 129 | 12.9 | 65% | 21 | 232 | 4 | Quiet | 7 |
| May | 10–17 | 15 | 12 | 145 | 12.1 | 68% | 21 | 269 | 4 | Moderate | 7 |
| Jun | 13–21 | 20 | 13 | 143 | 11.0 | 69% | 19 | 281 | 5 | Moderate | 7 |
| Jul | 15–22 | 21 | 14 | 166 | 11.9 | 67% | 20 | 278 | 5 | Busy | 7 |
| Aug | 16–23 | 22 | 13 | 161 | 12.4 | 68% | 20 | 254 | 5 | Peak | 7 |
| Sep | 14–21 | 20 | 14 | 159 | 11.4 | 71% | 19 | 204 | 3 | Quiet | 7 |
| Oct | 11–17 | 15 | 16 | 174 | 10.9 | 76% | 24 | 161 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Nov | 8–12 | 9 | 16 | 174 | 10.9 | 81% | 24 | 107 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
| Dec | 6–9 | 6 | 17 | 213 | 12.5 | 83% | 25 | 89 | 1 | Quiet | 4 |
UV Index in Deauville by Month
UV index in Deauville peaks at 5 (moderate) in June, dropping to 1 (low) in January.
Best months in detail
June
7/1013–21°C · 13 rain days (143h) · 281 sun hours · 69% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
April
7/107–14°C (feels 12°C) · 10 rain days (129h) · 232 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
May
7/1010–17°C (feels 15°C) · 12 rain days (145h) · 269 sun hours · 68% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
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January
4/104–8°C (feels 5°C) · 16 rain days (188h) · 99 sun hours · 83% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
5/106–11°C (feels 7°C) · 14 rain days (167h) · 108 sun hours · 78% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
March
5/106–12°C (feels 9°C) · 15 rain days (173h) · 180 sun hours · 71% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
July
7/1015–22°C · 14 rain days (166h) · 278 sun hours · 67% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
August
7/1016–23°C · 13 rain days (161h) · 254 sun hours · 68% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
September
7/1014–21°C · 14 rain days (159h) · 204 sun hours · 71% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
October
6/1011–17°C (feels 15°C) · 16 rain days (174h) · 161 sun hours · 76% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
November
5/108–12°C (feels 9°C) · 16 rain days (174h) · 107 sun hours · 81% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
December
4/106–9°C (feels 6°C) · 17 rain days (213h) · 89 sun hours · 83% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
Three quarters of the houses are empty by design
Deauville has 3,539 permanent residents and 9,045 dwellings. Of those, 72.7% are second homes or occasional-use properties against 23.4% primary residences — figures from the French national statistics office for 2023.
This is not a town that empties in winter. It is a town that is structurally empty by default and switches on for a scheduled calendar inherited from horses and cinema. The August racing meeting at Deauville-La Touques ran 2 to 30 August in 2026, carrying five Group 1 races, and the local training centre's resident population rises from roughly 400 racehorses year-round to about 700 for it. The Festival du Cinema Americain follows almost immediately — 4 to 13 September in 2026, its 52nd edition.
Choosing a month here is really choosing whether you want the town inhabited or not.
Sources: INSEE — Dossier complet, commune de Deauville (14220) , France Galop — Hippodrome de Deauville-La Touques
Why is Deauville famous?
For horses and cinema. The racecourse has held an August meeting since 1864, now carrying five Group 1 races, and Deauville is France's leading yearling sales venue. The Festival du Cinema Americain, founded in 1975, brings American stars each September, and winners' names are painted on the beach cabins of Les Planches.
What is the best month to visit Deauville?
August or early September if you want the town at full tilt — the racing meeting and then the film festival run back to back. June or late September for the same coast with far fewer people. August is warmest at only about 22C, so this is a bracing Normandy beach rather than a Mediterranean one.
Can you swim at Deauville beach?
Yes in summer, though the Channel is cold — August air peaks around 22C and the water is correspondingly brisk. The beach is wide, flat and sandy, and much of its appeal is the boardwalk and the cabins rather than the swimming. Most visitors walk Les Planches rather than get in.
Is it better to stay in Deauville or Trouville?
Deauville is the grander and more expensive of the pair, built around the racecourse, the casino and the villas. Trouville, directly across the river, is a working fishing port with a market and lower prices. They are a short walk apart, so many visitors stay in Trouville and cross for the day.
Which is nicer, Deauville or Honfleur?
Honfleur is the prettier — a preserved harbour town painted by the Impressionists, and better for a short visit. Deauville is a purpose-built resort with a beach, a racecourse and a festival calendar. Honfleur for charm; Deauville for the beach and the events. They are about half an hour apart.
When is the Deauville American Film Festival?
Early September — the 2026 edition ran 4 to 13 September as the 52nd, following its founding in 1975. Screenings spread across the CID, the Casino Barriere cinema and Cinema le Morny. Winners' names are painted onto the bathing cabins along Les Planches, a tradition begun in the 1990s.
How many days do you need in Deauville?
Two. One for the beach, Les Planches and the town's villa architecture; one for Trouville across the river, Honfleur, or the racecourse if there is a meeting. It is small, so a longer stay only makes sense if you are there for the racing or the festival.
What is the wettest month in Deauville?
December, at around 82mm, with February driest at about 55mm. Rainfall is modest and evenly spread — this is a mild maritime climate rather than a wet one. The limiting factor is temperature, not rain: even August only reaches about 22C, so this is not a sunbathing coast.
Is Deauville expensive?
In August and during the film festival, yes — it is one of the pricier French resorts and demand is concentrated into a few weeks. Outside those, rates fall substantially, though so does the number of businesses open. The beach, the boardwalk and the architecture cost nothing whenever you come.
How far is Deauville from Paris?
About two hours by direct train from Paris Saint-Lazare, or a similar drive, which is why it became the Parisian seaside in the first place. That proximity is also why so much of the housing is second homes — 72.7% of dwellings, against 23.4% lived in year-round.
Frequently asked questions about visiting Deauville
When is the best time to visit Deauville?
June is the highest-scoring month (7/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 13–21°C (13 rainy days). The top three months by score are June, April, May.
What is the worst time to visit Deauville?
December is the lowest-scoring month (4/10). Typical conditions: 6–9°C (17 rainy days).
When are crowds lowest in Deauville?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Deauville have good weather but fewer tourists?
April (climate 7/10, crowd index 27) and May (climate 7/10, crowd index 42) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Deauville by month?
UV peaks at 5 (moderate) in June and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 1, Mar 2, Apr 4, May 4, Jun 5, Jul 5, Aug 5, Sep 3, Oct 2, Nov 1, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Deauville in June?
June is the peak UV month in Deauville, with a daily-peak UV index of 5 (moderate). Standard sun protection — sunglasses and light SPF — is recommended.
How high can UV get in Deauville on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 5 (moderate), but the top 10% of days reach UV 7 (high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, May, June, July, August, September, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Deauville bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 5 months: January, February, March, April, December. The worst month is March with a typical-day mean of 10 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 21 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.