Bayeux, France: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Bayeux, France? If you're planning to go to Bayeux, we have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Bayeux, France

Based on the climate and weather in Bayeux, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Bayeux, France

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Bayeux, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent TSA-friendly product.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards often become worn. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection you can have.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Bayeux, France by month

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January

Traveling to Bayeux in January, you will notice that it can be very chilly and very rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you intend to check out the majestic Bayeux Cathedral, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Battle of Normandy Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

If you go to Bayeux in February, you will notice that it is brisk and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you intend to check out the majestic Bayeux Cathedral, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Battle of Normandy Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March is brisk and very rainy. Temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you intend to check out the majestic Bayeux Cathedral, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Battle of Normandy Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April here is cold and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you intend to check out the majestic Bayeux Cathedral, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Battle of Normandy Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

In May, Bayeux can be chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 50s F (low 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Bayeux, with several of the days of the month having rain. In May, humidity reaches as high as 80%. Additionally, it is windy.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you intend to check out the majestic Bayeux Cathedral, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Battle of Normandy Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

June in Bayeux is chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you intend to check out the majestic Bayeux Cathedral, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Battle of Normandy Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

In July, Bayeux is chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 60s F (high 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Bayeux, with several of the days of the month having rain. In July, humidity reaches as high as 90%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you intend to check out the majestic Bayeux Cathedral, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Battle of Normandy Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

August in Bayeux is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you intend to check out the majestic Bayeux Cathedral, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Battle of Normandy Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

If you visit Bayeux during September, you are likely to find that it is crisp and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you intend to check out the majestic Bayeux Cathedral, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Battle of Normandy Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

In October, Bayeux is cool and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) and occasionally jump into the 60s F (high 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Bayeux, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In October, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you intend to check out the majestic Bayeux Cathedral, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Battle of Normandy Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

If you are traveling to Bayeux in November, you will notice that it can be very chilly and very rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you intend to check out the majestic Bayeux Cathedral, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Battle of Normandy Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

If you vacation in Bayeux during December, you are likely to notice that it is cold and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 80 and 90% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you intend to check out the majestic Bayeux Cathedral, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Battle of Normandy Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Bayeux, France

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Bayeux.

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