Saint-Claude Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Saint-Claude can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to cold.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Saint-Claude. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in July to a chilly 5°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -2°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Saint-Claude has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1765 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Precipitation levels in Saint-Claude remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most snow/rain, with 173 mm over 15 days. In March, this drops slightly to 135 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Saint-Claude serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.6 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Saint-Claude.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 82%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Saint-Claude in France
During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, November and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 173 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 135 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 267 hours of sunshine.
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