Normandy, France
Genêts
Genêts is a locality in Normandy, France, close to the sea. It has a population of about 451 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now11°C
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Population451
Local time01:01
48.68° N, 1.48° WElevation 10 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code50530October: high / low17° / 10°
Rain this month105mm
Sea this month16°
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Best: Jun–Jul · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Genêts at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:38 · 19:0310 h 25 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous94% · Moonrise 17:55Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 8.7Next 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
88 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
53 mm of rain
Warmest sea19°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
2 of them World Heritage
Weather in Genêts
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
11°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 30 km/h · humidity 85%
Today24 Oct16°9°22.9 mm
Sun25 Oct17°10°9.4 mm
Mon26 Oct20°8°2.1 mm
Tue27 Oct17°12°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct16°8°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct16°7°
Fri30 Oct15°7°1 mm
Sat31 Oct17°11°7.5 mm
Sun1 Nov13°9°0.5 mm
When to go to Genêts
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 | 30 | 52 | 65 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 74 | 54 | 31 | 17 |
| High | 9° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 17° | 12° | 9° |
| Low | 4° | 4° | 5° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 12° | 10° | 7° | 4° |
| Rain (mm) | 88 | 68 | 69 | 55 | 75 | 53 | 60 | 58 | 73 | 105 | 99 | 103 |
| Wet days | 16 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| Sea | 9° | 8° | 8° | 10° | 13° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 10° |
What's on in Genêts
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Genêts
0.2 km
église Notre-Dame de GenêtsBuilt 1200
5.9 km
Mont-Saint-Michel AbbeyBuilt 709
12 km
La Lucerne AbbeyBuilt 1143
UNESCO5.9 km
Mount Saint-Michel
8.3 km
Le Doyenné d'AvranchesBuilt 1200
8.4 km
Église Notre-Dame des Champs (Avranches)Built 1900
Museum3.2 km
Écomusée de la baie du mont Saint-Michel
Museum8.4 km
Musée d'art et d'histoire d'AvranchesOutdoors around Genêts
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Camping Sandaya Mont-Saint-MichelCamp sites
0.7 kmPointe de Roche TorinViewpoints
2.1 kmChâteau de Lez-EauxCamp sites
2.4 kmParc aquatique couvertWater parks
2.5 kmBelvédère Saint-Léonard les VainsViewpoints
3.8 kmAlligator BayZoos
4.5 kmNature around Genêts
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Genêts
Earthquakes around Genêts
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Genêts
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Tissey2.5 kmLe Fougeray2.7 kmSaint-Léonard3.1 kmLa Chauvinière3.2 kmBacilly3.2 kmL'Église3.5 kmDragey-Ronthon4 kmLe Manoir4.2 kmVains4.7 kmChampcey5.1 kmRonthon5.1 kmLa Nouvellière5.2 kmLe Vieux Bourg5.3 kmLa Montagne5.7 kmSaint-Jean-le-Thomas5.9 kmLe Mont-Saint-Michel5.9 kmLe Tilleul6.2 kmLe Fresne6.2 kmBonneville6.2 kmSouillet6.3 kmLe Bingard6.4 kmMarcey-les-Grèves6.4 kmLa Monnerie6.4 kmLe Bas de Marcey6.5 kmLes Landelles7.1 kmChampeaux7.2 kmMontviron7.2 kmÈs Gosse7.2 kmAngey7.3 kmLes Falaises7.4 kmL'Ourière7.6 kmLa Croix Verte7.6 kmSartilly7.7 kmLe Val-Saint-Père7.8 kmLa Rive7.8 kmPont Gilbert7.8 kmCourtils8 kmLolif8.2 kmLa Lande8.2 kmSaint-Jean-de-la-Haize8.6 kmHuisnes-sur-Mer8.6 kmAvranches8.8 kmCéaux8.8 kmLe Mézeray9 kmArdevon9.1 kmLes Forges9.1 kmLa Chevalerie9.2 kmLivet9.2 kmMesgnier9.4 kmLa Rochelle-Normande9.5 kmSaint-Michel-des-Loups9.5 kmCarolles9.6 kmLe Bourgeais9.8 kmPonts9.8 kmLa Croix9.8 kmSaint-Étienne9.9 kmBeauvoir10 kmAthée10 kmArgennes10 kmLe Pommeray10 kmLa Mazurie10 kmServon10 kmGroussey10 kmSubligny11 kmLes Trois Vergers11 kmSaint-Martin-des-Champs11 kmSaint-Senier-sous-Avranches11 kmLe Hamel11 kmLes Pas11 kmBouillon11 kmLes Granges11 kmPontaubault11 kmÉdenville11 kmPrécey11 kmSaint-Pierre-Langers11 kmLes Chambres11 kmLa Rivière11 kmLes Planches11 kmTanis11 kmLa Carrière11 km
Genêts from above
Around Genêts30 places to see, do and reach nearby
CouesnonNature7.9 kmSéeNature5.4 kmSéluneNature7.1 kmLerreNature12 kmDeux réservoirs d'eauNature6.0 kmTharNature15 kmTombelaineNature3.8 kmMount Saint-MichelNature5.9 kméglise Notre-Dame de GenêtsMonument0.2 kmMont-Saint-Michel AbbeyMonument5.9 kmLa Lucerne AbbeyMonument12 kmMount Saint-MichelMonument5.9 kmLe Doyenné d'AvranchesMonument8.3 kmÉglise Notre-Dame des Champs (Avranches)Monument8.4 kmÉglise Saint-Médard de DrageyMonument3.5 kmMoidrey windmillMonument11 kmÉcomusée de la baie du mont Saint-MichelMuseum3.2 kmMusée d'art et d'histoire d'AvranchesMuseum8.3 kmMusée Historique du Mont Saint MichelMuseum5.9 kmMusée de la Mer et de l'EcologieMuseum5.9 kmLe Scriptorial, musée des manuscrits du Mont-Saint-MichelMuseum8.5 kmAvranchesStation7.9 kmPontorson-Mont-Saint-MichelStation15 kmFollignyStation17 kmGranvillePlace19 kmAvranchesPlace8.8 kmIsigny-le-BuatPlace24 kmLe Val-Saint-PèrePlace7.8 kmSaint-Senier-sous-AvranchesPlace11 kmSartillyPlace7.7 km
Postal code
50530
Getting to Genêts
Rennes-Saint-Jacques AirportRNS
71 kmJersey AirportJER
78 kmCaen Carpiquet airportCFR
93 kmAvranchesRailway station
7.9 kmPontorson-Mont-Saint-MichelRailway station
15 kmFollignyRailway station
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Genêts?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Genêts.
What is the hottest month in Genêts?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Genêts?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Genêts?
January is the wettest month with about 88 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Genêts?
The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C and coolest in February at about 8°C.
What is the postal code of Genêts?
The postal code of Genêts is 50530.