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Sauternes Climate by Month

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 day and night temperature

Visitors to Sauternes can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August to a chilly 12°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 3°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Bordeaux, France (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Bordeaux, France (43 KM, 27 Miles).

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:
  • When is summer in Sauternes?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Sauternes?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Sauternes?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sauternes?
    May tops the wettest month list with 81 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sauternes?
    July is the driest month with 53 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Sauternes?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 249 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Sauternes

    Thu   Nov 21
    15°C | 7°C
    SW 36 km/h
    22 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    11°C | 2°C
    W 11 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    14°C | 3°C
    SE 18 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain