Sauternes Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Sauternes can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Sauternes can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August to a chilly 12°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 3°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Sauternes experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 810 mm yearly. Precipitation levels in Sauternes remain relatively steady throughout the year. May has the most rain, with 81 mm over 16 days. In July, this drops slightly to 53 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, Sauternes serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.8 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 city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 87%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. 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 Sauternes in France
During the months of May, September and October 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 81 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 53 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 249 hours of sunshine.
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