Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France is 19°C (66°F), with daytime highs ranging from 13°C (55°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer compares to cities worldwide.
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Monthly Temperatures
The weather in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer experiences significant differences between warm and cold seasons, with big shifts in temperature. At night, minimum temperatures range from 21°C (70°F) in August to 7°C (45°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. August, the warmest month of the year, receives 303 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer vs France
The map below shows the annual temperature across France. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer vs World: Temperature Compared
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer's average annual maximum temperature is 19°C (66°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually — warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters — and seasons reversed compared to Europe.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 13°C (55°F) and humidity around 70% — considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 27°C (81°F) with 60% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer climate page.
