Honfleur is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region of France. It is located on the south bank of the estuary of the Seine across from Le Havre and very close to the exit of the Pont de Normandie. The small port of Honfleur is a picturesque town with its colorful old houses, cobbled streets and a harbor lined with fishing boats.
Honfleur is one of the oldest towns in France, with a history dating back to the 11th century. It was a major port of commerce in the Middle Ages, and played an important role in the Hundred Years' War. In the 16th century, Honfleur became a center of shipbuilding and a major port for the French East India Company.
Today, Honfleur is a popular tourist destination and is known for its historical buildings and quaint streets. The old harbor is lined with colorful wooden houses and the town is home to a number of interesting museums, including the Musée de la Marine, the Musée des Beaux-Arts and the Musée de la Corderie Royale. There are also a number of churches and chapels in the town, including the Church of St. Catherine and the Church of St. Etienne.
Honfleur is also renowned for its seafood restaurants and its many festivals, including the Festival de Musique de Honfleur, the Festival de Musique de Honfleur en Mer and the Festival des Arts de Honfleur. The town is also home to a number of galleries and art studios, as well as a number of traditional markets.
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Honfleur in France has a temperate oceanic climate with mild winters and warm summers. In the winter, temperatures range from an average low of 3°C (37°F) to an average high of 10°C (50°F). In the spring, temperatures range from an average low of 5°C (41°F) to an average high of 17°C (63°F). In the summer, temperatures range from an average low of 12°C (54°F) to an average high of 21°C (70°F). In the fall, temperatures range from an average low of 8°C (46°F) to an average high of 16°C (61°F). Rainfall is fairly consistent throughout the year, with an average of 75-90 mm per month.
Our weather forecast for Honfleur helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Oct. 7th 2024 Oct. 7th 2024 | max: 18.8 °C min: 12.7 °C |
22.3 m/s 40.0 m/s |
76.7 % 22.6 m |
83.2 % 1,001 hPa |
08:08:25 19:24:21 |
|
Oct. 8th 2024 Oct. 8th 2024 | max: 18.3 °C min: 13 °C |
23.8 m/s 43.2 m/s |
81.3 % 21.5 m |
82.8 % 999 hPa |
08:09:57 19:22:16 |
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Oct. 9th 2024 Oct. 9th 2024 | max: 17.5 °C min: 13.1 °C |
48.6 m/s 88.9 m/s |
97.9 % 14.4 m |
92.3 % 985 hPa |
08:11:29 19:20:11 |
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Oct. 10th 2024 Oct. 10th 2024 | max: 14.2 °C min: 11 °C |
43.6 m/s 66.4 m/s |
66.8 % 15.5 m |
85.3 % 996 hPa |
08:13:01 19:18:07 |
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Oct. 11th 2024 Oct. 11th 2024 | max: 10.8 °C min: 7 °C |
37.1 m/s 52.2 m/s |
76.9 % 21.0 m |
78.5 % 1,010 hPa |
08:14:33 19:16:04 |
|
Oct. 12th 2024 Oct. 12th 2024 | max: 12.0 °C min: 4.5 °C |
13.0 m/s 25.6 m/s |
70.0 % 24.1 m |
69.9 % 1,010 hPa |
08:16:06 19:14:02 |
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Oct. 13th 2024 Oct. 13th 2024 | max: 12.9 °C min: 6.2 °C |
13.3 m/s 24.8 m/s |
86.8 % 24.1 m |
72.4 % 1,007 hPa |
08:17:39 19:12:00 |
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Oct. 14th 2024 Oct. 14th 2024 | max: 11.3 °C min: 6.8 °C |
16.6 m/s 28.8 m/s |
67.5 % 24.1 m |
69.4 % 1,017 hPa |
08:19:12 19:09:59 |
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Oct. 15th 2024 Oct. 15th 2024 | max: 12.5 °C min: 4.7 °C |
11.5 m/s 22.7 m/s |
4.7 % 24.1 m |
63.6 % 1,028 hPa |
08:20:45 19:07:59 |
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Oct. 16th 2024 Oct. 16th 2024 | max: 14.0 °C min: 4.1 °C |
15.8 m/s 43.9 m/s |
9.8 % 24.1 m |
71.4 % 1,031 hPa |
08:22:19 19:06:00 |
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Oct. 17th 2024 Oct. 17th 2024 | max: 15.9 °C min: 6.8 °C |
21.2 m/s 42.8 m/s |
35.1 % 24.1 m |
80.4 % 1,025 hPa |
08:23:53 19:04:01 |
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Oct. 18th 2024 Oct. 18th 2024 | max: 17.5 °C min: 11.5 °C |
21.6 m/s 38.4 m/s |
52.8 % 24.1 m |
82.2 % 1,020 hPa |
08:25:28 19:02:04 |
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Oct. 19th 2024 Oct. 19th 2024 | max: 17.9 °C min: 11.9 °C |
17.3 m/s 35.6 m/s |
79.1 % 24.0 m |
84.9 % 1,018 hPa |
08:27:03 19:00:08 |
Would you like to travel to Honfleur on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Honfleur.
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Oct. 13th 2024 Sunday, 13th of Oct. 2024 | HANSEATIC spirit | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Apr. 24th 2025 Thursday, 24th of Apr. 2025 | MS Amera | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Apr. 26th 2025 Saturday, 26th of Apr. 2025 | MS Amadea | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
May 3rd 2025 Saturday, 3rd of May 2025 | MS Hamburg | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
May 11th 2025 Sunday, 11th of May 2025 | HANSEATIC spirit | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
May 14th 2025 Wednesday, 14th of May 2025 | LE BOREAL | 12:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
May 20th 2025 Tuesday, 20th of May 2025 | Sea Dream II | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jun. 5th 2025 Thursday, 5th of Jun. 2025 | Azamara Journey | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Jun. 5th 2025 Thursday, 5th of Jun. 2025 | MS Europa | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 8th 2025 Sunday, 8th of Jun. 2025 | Silver Spirit | 03:30 am | 11:30 pm | |
Jun. 10th 2025 Tuesday, 10th of Jun. 2025 | Azamara Onward | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jun. 18th 2025 Wednesday, 18th of Jun. 2025 | Azamara Quest | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 11th 2025 Friday, 11th of Jul. 2025 | MS Europa 2 | 10:45 am | 08:30 pm | |
Sep. 10th 2025 Wednesday, 10th of Sep. 2025 | Azamara Journey | 03:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Sep. 14th 2025 Sunday, 14th of Sep. 2025 | Silver Spirit | 03:30 am | 07:00 pm | |
Sep. 18th 2025 Thursday, 18th of Sep. 2025 | Scenic Eclipse | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Sep. 19th 2025 Friday, 19th of Sep. 2025 | Scenic Eclipse | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Oct. 21st 2025 Tuesday, 21st of Oct. 2025 | MS Amadea | 11:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Oct. 30th 2025 Thursday, 30th of Oct. 2025 | MS Europa | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
May 11th 2026 Monday, 11th of May 2026 | MS Europa 2 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Sep. 8th 2026 Tuesday, 8th of Sep. 2026 | MS Europa | 12:00 am | 12:00 am |
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