Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 27°C (81°F) in August, while winters cool to 13°C (55°F) in February.
Annual rainfall is moderate at around 680 mm (27 in), with November being the wettest month. The city also has a distinct dry season from June to August. The sunniest month is July, with 11.4 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Monthly Temperature in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 13°C (55°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 21°C (70°F) in August to 7°C (45°F) in February.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Generally, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 680 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually. Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 105 mm (4.1 in) of precipitation over 9 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 14 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation spread across 4 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.6 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Humidity in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 72%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 57%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
During the months of May, June, July, August, September and October, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 21°C (69°F) to 27°C (80°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 14 mm (0.6 in) in July to 101 mm (4 in) in October. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
