Stade de la Licorne

Stadium Football stadium in Amiens hosting Amiens SC matches

A modern football stadium in Amiens, Stade de la Licorne hosts Amiens SC home matches and occasional concerts; visitors encounter contemporary stadium design and local matchday culture in Hauts‑de‑France.

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Stade de la Licorne is a modern football stadium in Amiens, northern France, used primarily for league football matches and events. The stadium opened at the turn of the 21st century and features a distinctive shell-like, translucent roof covering the spectator areas.

The venue hosts the home matches of Amiens SC and includes seating for roughly 12,000 spectators, corporate areas and media facilities typical of professional football stadia. The design emphasises spectator sightlines and cover while maintaining a compact footprint.

Constructed to provide a modern home for the local professional club, the stadium replaced older local facilities and has been used for domestic football league fixtures and occasional concerts. It is maintained as a municipal sports venue.

Located on the eastern side of Amiens in the Hauts-de-France region, the stadium is a short drive from the city centre and accessible by local roads.

  • Capacity and roof: Seating capacity is about 12,000, and the stadium is known for its translucent roof structure that covers the stands.
  • Home team and location: Home ground of Amiens SC and located on Amiens' eastern approach, a short drive from the city centre.
Stade de la Licorne
49.8942, 2.2633
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http://www.stadedelalicorne.fr/

How to Get to Stade de la Licorne #

The stadium is located just outside central Amiens. Local buses and tram connections serve the site; driving from central Amiens takes roughly 10-15 minutes depending on traffic. There is limited on-site parking for events.

Tips for Visiting Stade de la Licorne #

  • Arrive before kick-off to watch local fans and see the stadium's modern, flowing rooflines up close.
  • Check the Amiens SC match schedule; many events beyond football - concerts and local gatherings - use the venue.
  • Take the tram or bus from central Amiens to avoid limited parking near the stadium.

Best Time to Visit Stade de la Licorne #

Best visited on match days for atmosphere; summer can be quieter aside from special events.

Football season
Aug-May · 5-20°C (41-68°F)
Matches bring atmosphere; check the schedule for club fixtures.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Stadium tours or concerts sometimes occur; quieter between seasons.

Weather & Climate near Stade de la Licorne #

Climate

Stade de la Licorne's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (657 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 37 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
1° – 6°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
1° – 7°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
3° – 11°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
5° – 13°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.6h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
8° – 18°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° – 20°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° – 23°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
15.6h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° – 23°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
14.2h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° – 20°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
8° – 15°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
4° – 10°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 64 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 7°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

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