AI-generatedAigues-Mortes at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 22.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,690 h
- Rain a year
- 710 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Aigues-Mortes
Aigues-Mortes has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,690 hours of sunshine a year, Aigues-Mortes is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:5619:02
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:38–08:35 · evening 18:23–19:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:27–07:38 · evening 19:20–19:31
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Aigues-Mortes in October?
In October, Aigues-Mortes is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aigues-Mortes.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min07:56 – 19:02
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 53 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %18 %
- Seaweight 25 %26 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %64 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Aigues-Mortes
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 17.3 – 20.1 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Aigues-Mortes ranges from 11.9 °C in February to 22.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 20.3 and 23.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12.5° | 11.9° | 13.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 11.9° | 11.3° | 12.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 12.5° | 11.6° | 13.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.1° | 13.2° | 15.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 16.6° | 15.4° | 18.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 20.1° | 18.8° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 21.6° | 19.8° | 23.5° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 22.2° | 20.3° | 23.8° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 20.6° | 18.7° | 22.2° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 18.8° | 17.3° | 20.1° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 16.4° | 15.4° | 17.8° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 14.0° | 12.9° | 15.2° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Aigues-Mortes
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.6 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Aigues-Mortes, 50 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 18 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Aigues-Mortes
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Aigues-Mortes: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Aigues-Mortes has about 9 rainy days with 105 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Aigues-Mortes
How breezy and how cloudy Aigues-Mortes is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Aigues-Mortes typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Mar – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Aigues-Mortes: variable cloud, with about 5.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Aigues-Mortes
How often the day gets hot in Aigues-Mortes (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Aigues-Mortes has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Aigues-Mortes
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in July (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20 | 11° | 5° | 12.5° | 4.7 h | 8 | 63 |
| FebruaryFeb | 28 | 12° | 5° | 11.9° | 6.0 h | 6 | 39 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 15° | 7° | 12.5° | 7.0 h | 6 | 52 |
| AprilApr | 29 | 18° | 10° | 14.1° | 7.6 h | 8 | 59 |
| MayMay | 49 | 22° | 13° | 16.6° | 8.7 h | 8 | 54 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 26° | 18° | 20.1° | 10.5 h | 5 | 33 |
| JulyJul | 91 | 29° | 20° | 21.6° | 11.1 h | 3 | 21 |
| AugustAug | 93 | 29° | 20° | 22.2° | 9.8 h | 4 | 37 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 24° | 17° | 20.6° | 8.2 h | 6 | 91 |
| OctoberOct | 34 | 20° | 14° | 18.8° | 5.6 h | 9 | 105 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 15° | 9° | 16.4° | 4.8 h | 10 | 97 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | 12° | 6° | 14.0° | 4.4 h | 8 | 60 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
43.57° N, 4.19° E · 7 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Aigues-Mortes
The best time to visit Aigues-Mortes is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from July to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to June and from September to October. The wettest month is October with 105 mm of precipitation.
Aigues-Mortes through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Aigues-Mortes in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 15–22 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Aigues-Mortes in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Aigues-Mortes in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 15–24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Aigues-Mortes in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 11–12 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Aigues-Mortes for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Aigues-Mortes
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Aigues-Mortes: score 93 against 34. In August, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in August. August has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 34 | 93better |
| Day high | 20° | 29° |
| Night low | 14° | 20° |
| Sea | 18.8° | 22.2° |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h | 9.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 105 mm | 37 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 9 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Aug
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Aigues-Mortes month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January11° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In January, Aigues-Mortes is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aigues-Mortes.
Aigues-Mortes in January28February12° · Sea 12° · 6 h
In February, Aigues-Mortes is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aigues-Mortes.
Aigues-Mortes in February30March15° · Sea 13° · 7 h
In March, Aigues-Mortes is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aigues-Mortes.
Aigues-Mortes in March29April18° · Sea 14° · 8 h
In April, Aigues-Mortes is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aigues-Mortes.
Aigues-Mortes in April49May22° · Sea 17° · 9 h
In May, Aigues-Mortes is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Aigues-Mortes.
Aigues-Mortes in May84June26° · Sea 20° · 11 h
In June, Aigues-Mortes is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Aigues-Mortes.
Aigues-Mortes in June91July29° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In July, Aigues-Mortes is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Aigues-Mortes.
Aigues-Mortes in July93August29° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In August, Aigues-Mortes is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 37 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Aigues-Mortes.
Aigues-Mortes in August78September24° · Sea 21° · 8 h
In September, Aigues-Mortes is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Aigues-Mortes.
Aigues-Mortes in September34October20° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In October, Aigues-Mortes is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aigues-Mortes.
Aigues-Mortes in October17November15° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In November, Aigues-Mortes is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aigues-Mortes.
Aigues-Mortes in November19December12° · Sea 14° · 4 h
In December, Aigues-Mortes is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aigues-Mortes.
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Aigues-Mortes vs. Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
In October the holiday weather in Aigues-Mortes and Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is about equally good (score 34 vs. 36). During the day it is about as warm in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer as in Aigues-Mortes. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Aigues-Mortes | Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 34 | 36 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sea | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
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In October, Aigues-Mortes ranks 30 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 30Aigues-MortesThis page20°19°34
Planning a trip to Aigues-Mortes
Weather for your travel dates
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Aigues-Mortes in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Aigues-Mortes has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).
- 29
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 56
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 92
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 34
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 20
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 40 min
- Distance
- 940 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Aigues-Mortes
When is the best time to visit Aigues-Mortes?
The best time to visit Aigues-Mortes is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Aigues-Mortes?
The sea temperature in Aigues-Mortes ranges from 11.9 °C in February to 22.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Aigues-Mortes in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.8 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Aigues-Mortes?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Aigues-Mortes?
The wettest month is October with 105 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 21 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Aigues-Mortes get?
Aigues-Mortes gets around 2,690 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.1 hours a day; in December there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Aigues-Mortes in?
Aigues-Mortes uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Aigues-Mortes?
A nonstop flight from London to Aigues-Mortes takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 940 km.
Which school holidays are best for Aigues-Mortes?
Aigues-Mortes has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 29, May half-term 56, Summer holidays 92, October half-term 34, Christmas holidays 20.
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