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Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
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The (new) major city at the tip of the Cotentin peninsula. Primarily a port city (with ferries to England, among others), nestled in the world's largest artificial harbour.
Overview of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is the (new) major city at the tip of the Cotentin peninsula. It was formed in 2016 by the merger of the five municipalities that made up the former urban community of Cherbourg. Primarily a port city (with ferries to England, among others), it is nestled in the world's largest artificial harbour.
Key facts
- Type of place: city.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 80,959 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 68.54 km²
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website: http://www.cherbourgtourisme.com
History of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
What to see and do in Cherbourg
In the surrounding area
Climate and weather in Cherbourg
Cherbourg has a "changeable" oceanic climate, mild and very 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.
Sea temperature throughout the year
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherbourg | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 |