September · France
Best time to visit Étretat in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Étretat in September
Average temperature 18°C, 80 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
7.1/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 80 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Étretat scores 7.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 18°C, 80 mm of rain, and roughly 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Étretat's white chalk cliffs and needle arches face the Channel on Normandy's Alabaster Coast.
September holds up well in Étretat — 6th best month
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 80 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.1/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Étretat — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Étretat in September?
- In September, Étretat averages 18°C, 80 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.1/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Étretat?
- September earns a 7.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Étretat in September?
- Expect about 80 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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