Sanary-sur-Mer Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Sanary-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France is 19°C (66°F), with daytime highs ranging from 13°C (55°F) in February to 27°C (81°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Sanary-sur-Mer compares to cities worldwide.
Sanary-sur-Mer Monthly Temperatures
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to mild in Sanary-sur-Mer. At night, minimum temperatures range from 21°C (70°F) in August to 7°C (45°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Sanary-sur-Mer by month:
Temperatures tend to bottom out between 4 AM and 6 AM, then climb to their daily peak around 3 PM. August, the warmest month, sees 335 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Sanary-sur-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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Sanary-sur-Mer vs World: Temperature Compared
Sanary-sur-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:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Toronto, Canada averages 13°C (55°F) annually, with cold snowy winters balanced by genuinely warm summers.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually — known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Sanary-sur-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 Sanary-sur-Mer, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 13°C (55°F) and humidity around 58% — considered moderate. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 27°C (81°F) with 50% humidity — conditions that feel moderate. 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 Sanary-sur-Mer this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Sanary-sur-Mer's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Sanary-sur-Mer climate page.
