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Amiens, the capital of the Somme in Hauts-de-France, sits in the Somme valley about 60 km from the English Channel and 120 km north of Paris. It’s best known for the largest Gothic cathedral in France, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and for its hortillonnages, a 300-hectare network of floating market gardens. The climate is cool and oceanic: January averages 4°C (39°F), July 18°C (64°F), and about 640 mm of rain falls across the year. This guide links to everything you need to plan a visit, from monthly weather to where to stay.
Amiens Weather at a Glance
Amiens has a mild oceanic climate with no dry season and no real extremes. Summers are comfortable rather than hot, with July and August highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F), while January brings highs of just 6°C (43°F) and overnight lows of 1°C (34°F). Snow is rare and light, and frost settles on roughly 40 mornings a year.
Rainfall averages about 640 mm a year spread over roughly 165 rain days, with December the wettest month at about 68 mm and February the driest at about 46 mm. Sunshine runs about 1,650 hours a year, peaking at 7 hours a day from May through August and dropping to 2-3 hours in the darkest winter months. The full monthly tables are in the weather by month guide.
Amiens Seasonal Snapshot
- Winter (December-February): 2-3 hours of sun a day, highs of 6-7°C (43-45°F), and the Christmas market plus the cathedral Chroma light show run through December.
- Spring (March-May): temperatures climb from 11°C to 17°C (52-63°F), sunshine doubles to 7 hours, and the hortillonnages boat season starts in April.
- Summer (June-August): highs of 20-22°C (68-72°F), 7 hours of sun, and the Chroma light show runs most nights from mid-June.
- Autumn (September-November): September stays mild at 19°C (66°F) before grey, wet November arrives with 68 mm of rain.
Plan Your Trip to Amiens
- Amiens Weather by Month: month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and what to pack.
- Best Time to Visit Amiens: the best dates for weather, low prices, fewer crowds and key events.
- Things to Do in Amiens: the cathedral, hortillonnages, Jules Verne’s house and the Somme battlefields, with hours and prices.
- Amiens Events and Festivals: the comics festival, Christmas market and Chroma show, with dates.
- Best Neighborhoods in Amiens: Cathedral Quarter, Saint-Leu, Henriville and where each suits.
- Where to Stay in Amiens: hotels by area, from a five-star spa to budget chains by the station.
- Amiens Travel Tips and FAQ: airports, train times, tipping, visas and safety.
Where Is Amiens and What Shapes Its Weather
Amiens lies on the Somme river in northern France, roughly 120 km north of Paris and 60 km from the Channel coast. Its position on a low-lying river plain, without the shelter of hills, leaves it open to Atlantic fronts that bring rain in every season and keep temperatures moderate year-round. The city’s many canals and the surrounding peat-rich hortillonnages give it a slightly damp, fresh feel in all but the warmest months.
Amiens Quick Facts
- Warmest month: July, averaging 18°C (64°F) with highs of 22°C (72°F).
- Coldest month: January, averaging 4°C (39°F) with lows of 1°C (34°F).
- Wettest month: December, about 68 mm of rain.
- Driest month: February, about 46 mm of rain.
- Annual rainfall: about 640 mm (25 in) over roughly 165 rain days.
- Annual sunshine: about 1,650 hours.
- Best months to visit: June to September for weather; May and late September for value.
- Getting there: direct TER trains from Paris Gare du Nord take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Suggested Hotels in Amiens
Hôtel Spa Marotte
A five-star hotel in a 19th-century mansion with a 350 m² spa carved into a former bank vault, plus a champagne and wine bar. Best for couples and anyone after a spa break in the centre. Check rates and availability
Mercure Amiens Cathédrale
A four-star hotel facing the largest Gothic cathedral in France, with recently renovated, soundproofed rooms. Best for first-time visitors who want the landmark on their doorstep. Check rates and availability
ibis budget Amiens Centre Gare
A dependable budget option five minutes’ walk from the station with compact rooms and a buffet breakfast. Best for solo travellers and one-night stopovers. Check rates and availability
