Bayeux
City in France
Bayeux is a city in France with a population of 12,659 in 2023. Located 228 km from Paris, it draws visitors to sights such as the Bayeux Cathedral and the Bayeux Tapestry.
What to see
Visitors can explore historical points of interest in the city. Key sights include the Bayeux Cathedral, the Bayeux Tapestry, and the Mulberry harbours.
When to go
Daily highs reach 21 °C in July and August, while lows drop to 3 °C in February. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, with October and December receiving 93 mm of rain each.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Caen Carpiquet airport in Caen, located 21 km away. Beauvais-Tillé airport in Beauvais is also available at a distance of 205 km.
Top sights in Bayeux
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 78 | 62 | 65 | 56 | 68 | 60 | 57 | 54 | 67 | 93 | 85 | 93 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Bayeux (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.