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Calais
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While the city is best known for its shortest cross-Channel crossings, it also offers some beautiful buildings (the Citadel, the Watchtower) and a large beach.
Overview of Calais
While the city is best known for its shortest cross-Channel crossings, it also offers some beautiful buildings (the Citadel, the Watchtower) and a large beach.
Key Facts
- Type of place: city.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 76,402 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 33.5 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website: http://www.calais-cotedopale.com
History of Calais
What to See and Do in Calais
In the Surrounding Area
Climate and Weather in Calais
The city has a "changeable" oceanic climate—mild, windy, and humid—with relatively low temperature variation, neither too cold in winter nor too hot in summer. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, with a peak in autumn and winter. The best time to visit is from late May to mid-September.
Sea Temperature Throughout the Year
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calais | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 |