Normandy, France
Contrières
Contrières is a locality in Normandy, France, close to the sea. It has a population of about 366 (2018). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now10°C
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Population366
Local time09:19
48.99° N, 1.43° WElevation 55 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code50660October: high / low16° / 10°
Rain this month105mm
Sea this month16°
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Best: Jun–Jul · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Contrières at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:48 · 17:5210 h 04 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous86% · Moonrise 19:45Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 8.5Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Jul · Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month22°C
Average high in August
Coolest month4°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
92 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
54 mm of rain
Warmest sea19°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Contrières
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 12 km/h · humidity 80%
Today29 Oct15°6°
Fri30 Oct15°5°
Sat31 Oct15°4°
Sun1 Nov15°5°
Mon2 Nov14°8°0.9 mm
Tue3 Nov13°7°3.1 mm
Wed4 Nov10°2°
Thu5 Nov10°2°
Fri6 Nov9°1°
Sat7 Nov10°1°
When to go to Contrières
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 17 | 20 | 29 | 51 | 64 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 74 | 52 | 29 | 17 |
| High | 9° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 16° | 12° | 9° |
| Low | 4° | 4° | 5° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 12° | 10° | 7° | 4° |
| Rain (mm) | 92 | 71 | 73 | 54 | 71 | 54 | 56 | 59 | 72 | 105 | 102 | 108 |
| Wet days | 16 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| Sea | 9° | 8° | 9° | 10° | 13° | 15° | 18° | 19° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 10° |
What's on in Contrières
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Contrières
Outdoors around Contrières
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Camping Les ÎlesCamp sites
0.5 kmAnciennes Carrières de Montmartin-sur-MerClimbing
0.6 kmGolf de CoutainvilleGolf courses
1.6 kmGCU CoutainvilleCamp sites
1.9 kmGolf de BréhalGolf courses
3.4 kmNature around Contrières
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Contrières
Earthquakes around Contrières
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Contrières
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Saint-Denis-le-Vêtu2 kmLe Pont d'Hyenville2.4 kmSaussey2.5 kmLe Claquet2.7 kmHyenville2.7 kmLe Mont Rainfer2.9 kmClaids2.9 kmTrelly3 kmLe Grand Cambry3.1 kmQuettreville-sur-Sienne3.4 kmLa Martinière4 kmLa Rampotière4.2 kmOrval4.2 kmNicorps4.4 kmGuéhébert4.5 kmLe Mesnil-Aubert4.6 kmLa Grand-Cour4.6 kmGoelle5 kmLe Haut d'Orval5.1 kmHérenguerville5.3 kmLe Bourg Sey5.4 kmMontchaton5.5 kmSaint-Pierre-de-Coutances5.6 kmLa Chapelle5.9 kmLes Rouelles6.1 kmOuville6.1 kmBricqueville-la-Blouette6.3 kmLes Grenteries6.4 kmLa Galaisière6.5 kmLe Pont de La Roque6.6 kmCoutances6.6 kmCourcy6.7 kmLe Bézis6.8 kmLengronne6.9 kmMontmartin-sur-Mer6.9 kmGrimesnil6.9 kmRoncey7.1 kmLe Roy7.1 kmLe Parc7.1 kmMuneville-sur-Mer7.3 kmLe Rey7.6 kmLe Creux de Chaux7.7 kmBelval7.7 kmTourneville7.7 kmCérences7.8 kmLes Carrières7.8 kmUrville7.9 kmMacé8 kmAnnoville8 kmOurville8 kmLingreville8.1 kmLa Croix8.1 kmHauteville-sur-Mer8.1 kmLe Prébois8.1 kmLe Vaudon8.2 kmLe Grand Douit8.3 kmHameau Hébert8.3 kmLa Paronne8.4 kmLa Campagne de Haut8.5 kmLa Blancherie8.7 kmIncleville8.8 kmLa Mare8.8 kmLa Louverie8.9 kmSaint-Nicolas-de-Coutances9 kmSaint-Denis-le-Gast9 kmHeugueville-sur-Sienne9.1 kmRegnéville-sur-Mer9.1 kmHameau Labour9.1 kmLes Buts9.1 kmGoron9.1 kmVillage Loison9.3 kmLe Vaudredoux9.3 kmLa Blanche Maison9.5 kmLa Trancardière9.5 kmLe Prey9.5 kmLa Miellette9.6 kmMontpinchon9.6 kmLe Vaurecent9.7 kmSavigny9.7 kmLa Bretonnière9.8 km
Contrières from above
Around Contrières26 places to see, do and reach nearby
SienneNature10 kmAirouNature10 kmSoullesNature6.6 kmTharNature23 kmLerreNature24 kmBoscqNature16 kmAgon-Coutainville beachNature13 kmBancs de la CatheueNature21 kmHambye AbbeyMonument14 kmCoutances CathedralMonument6.8 kmÉglise Notre-Dame-et-Sainte-Agathe de Quettreville-sur-SienneMonument3.3 kmÉglise Notre-Dame-et-Sainte-Barbe de SavignyMonument9.7 kmErmitage Saint-GerboldMonument9.8 kmChâteau de ChanteloupMonument11 kmchâteau de Cerisy-la-SalleMonument11 kmChâteau de RegnévilleMonument9.2 kmMusée Quesnel-MorinièreMuseum6.8 kmCoutancesStation6.3 kmCarantillyStation16 kmFollignyStation18 kmGranvillePlace21 kmCoutancesPlace6.6 kmAgon-CoutainvillePlace12 kmPériersPlace22 kmBricqueville-sur-MerPlace10 kmMontmartin-sur-MerPlace6.9 km
Postal code
50660
Getting to Contrières
Jersey AirportJER
61 kmCaen Carpiquet airportCFR
74 kmAlderney AirportACI
98 kmCoutancesRailway station
6.3 kmCarantillyRailway station
16 kmFollignyRailway station
18 kmPlaces near Contrières
Places with a climate like Contrières
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Contrières?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Contrières.
What is the hottest month in Contrières?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Contrières?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Contrières?
January is the wettest month with about 92 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Contrières?
The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C and coolest in February at about 8°C.
What is the postal code of Contrières?
The postal code of Contrières is 50660.