Saint-Étienne Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Saint-Étienne can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Saint-Étienne can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 7°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -1°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Saint-Étienne experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 997 mm yearly. Saint-Étienne experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 101 mm in May, the wettest month, and 60 mm in March, the driest month.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
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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%. 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-Étienne in France
During the months of June and September 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:
August has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 101 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 60 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 277 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
