Saint-Jean-de-Luz Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

On this page, we’ll explore Saint-Jean-de-Luz’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in France.

Monthly Temperature Averages

In Saint-Jean-de-Luz, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 12°C. At night, minimum temperatures can drop even lower, averaging around 6°C.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Saint-Jean-de-Luz by month:

The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

August, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 84 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 13 days. For more information, please visit our Saint-Jean-de-Luz Precipitation page.

Annual Temperatures in France Compared

The map below shows the annual temperature across France. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

Saint-Jean-de-Luz Temperatures Compared World Wide

Saint-Jean-de-Luz’s average annual maximum temperature is 18°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.

In contrast, in Zermatt, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 4°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild winters.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters than Amsterdam.

How are these Temperatures Measured?

Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.

This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.

Temperatures in the Mountains

Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.

Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.

For more detailed information about Saint-Jean-de-Luz’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Saint-Jean-de-Luz climate page.