Saint-Étienne Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Saint-Étienne can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 7°C (45°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 14°C (57°F) in July to -1°C (30°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Saint-Étienne experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 997 mm (39 in) yearly. Saint-Étienne experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 101 mm (4 in) in May, the wettest month, and 60 mm (2.4 in) in March, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Saint-Étienne Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Saint-Étienne can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Saint-Étienne.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 82%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year