AI-generatedLes Sables-d'Olonne at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 24°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 19.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,060 h
- Rain a year
- 711 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Les Sables-d'Olonne
Les Sables-d'Olonne has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,060 hours of sunshine a year, Les Sables-d'Olonne is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Les Sables-d'Olonne
The best time to visit Les Sables-d'Olonne is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 19.7 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to September. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is November with 90 mm.
Les Sables-d'Olonne through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Les Sables-d'Olonne in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 13–19 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Les Sables-d'Olonne in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Les Sables-d'Olonne in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 14–22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Les Sables-d'Olonne in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–11 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
08:2319:23
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 08:04–09:04 · evening 18:42–19:41
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:52–08:04 · evening 19:41–19:53
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.
October in Les Sables-d'Olonne compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The sea cools from 18° to 16°. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 10° |
| Sea | 18° | 16° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Les Sables-d'Olonne in October?
In October, Les Sables-d'Olonne is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Les Sables-d'Olonne.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min08:23 – 19:23
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 62 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %42 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Les Sables-d'Olonne
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 Les Sables-d'Olonne: score 73 against 13. In August, days are 6 °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 |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 13 | 73better |
| Daytime high | 18° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 16° |
| Sea | 17.0° | 19.7° |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h | 8.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 81 mm | 37 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 3 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Les Sables-d'Olonne month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January10° · Sea 11° · 2.6 h
In January, Les Sables-d'Olonne is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Les Sables-d'Olonne.
Les Sables-d'Olonne in January15February11° · Sea 10° · 3.9 h
In February, Les Sables-d'Olonne is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Les Sables-d'Olonne.
Les Sables-d'Olonne in February18March13° · Sea 10° · 5.2 h
In March, Les Sables-d'Olonne is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Les Sables-d'Olonne.
Les Sables-d'Olonne in March24April16° · Sea 12° · 6.6 h
In April, Les Sables-d'Olonne is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Les Sables-d'Olonne.
Les Sables-d'Olonne in April25May19° · Sea 15° · 7.3 h
In May, Les Sables-d'Olonne is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Les Sables-d'Olonne.
Les Sables-d'Olonne in May50June22° · Sea 18° · 8.0 h
In June, Les Sables-d'Olonne is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Les Sables-d'Olonne.
Les Sables-d'Olonne in June69July24° · Sea 19° · 8.3 h
In July, Les Sables-d'Olonne is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Les Sables-d'Olonne.
Les Sables-d'Olonne in July73August24° · Sea 20° · 8.2 h
In August, Les Sables-d'Olonne is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Les Sables-d'Olonne.
Les Sables-d'Olonne in August51September22° · Sea 19° · 7.1 h
In September, Les Sables-d'Olonne is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Les Sables-d'Olonne.
Les Sables-d'Olonne in September13October18° · Sea 17° · 4.5 h
In October, Les Sables-d'Olonne is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Les Sables-d'Olonne.
Les Sables-d'Olonne in October9November14° · Sea 15° · 3.3 h
In November, Les Sables-d'Olonne is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Les Sables-d'Olonne.
Les Sables-d'Olonne in November7December11° · Sea 12° · 2.6 h
In December, Les Sables-d'Olonne is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Les Sables-d'Olonne.
Les Sables-d'Olonne in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in August: 24°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Les Sables-d'Olonne
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (5°), the warmest in July (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. 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 | 8 | 10° | 6° | 10.6° | 2.6 h | 12 | 78 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 11° | 5° | 9.9° | 3.9 h | 10 | 57 |
| MarchMar | 18 | 13° | 7° | 10.4° | 5.2 h | 11 | 56 |
| AprilApr | 24 | 16° | 8° | 12.3° | 6.6 h | 10 | 50 |
| MayMay | 25 | 19° | 11° | 14.8° | 7.3 h | 10 | 55 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 22° | 14° | 17.6° | 8.0 h | 8 | 43 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 24° | 16° | 19.1° | 8.3 h | 7 | 33 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 24° | 16° | 19.7° | 8.2 h | 7 | 37 |
| SeptemberSep | 51 | 22° | 14° | 18.7° | 7.1 h | 8 | 46 |
| OctoberOct | 13 | 18° | 12° | 17.0° | 4.5 h | 12 | 81 |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 14° | 8° | 14.7° | 3.3 h | 12 | 90 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 11° | 6° | 12.1° | 2.6 h | 13 | 85 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
46.50° N, 1.78° W · 7 m · Europe/Paris
Sea temperatureUp to 20° in August
Sea temperature in Les Sables-d'Olonne
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.9 – 18.0 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Les Sables-d'Olonne ranges from 9.9 °C in February to 19.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
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 18.7 and 20.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10.6° | 9.6° | 11.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 9.9° | 9.0° | 10.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 10.4° | 9.3° | 11.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 12.3° | 11.3° | 13.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 14.8° | 13.9° | 16.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 17.6° | 16.7° | 18.7° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 19.1° | 18.1° | 20.2° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 19.7° | 18.7° | 20.8° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 18.7° | 17.6° | 19.8° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 17.0° | 15.9° | 18.0° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 14.7° | 13.7° | 16.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 12.1° | 11.1° | 13.5° | cold |
Sunshine2,060 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Les Sables-d'Olonne
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 4.5 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Les Sables-d'Olonne, 41 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain711 mm a year, most in November
Rain in Les Sables-d'Olonne: 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, Les Sables-d'Olonne has about 12 rainy days with 81 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 8 in June
UV index in Les Sables-d'Olonne
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 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 85 min
- Olive skin
- about 110 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind & cloudsWindiest in December: 25 km/h
Wind and clouds in Les Sables-d'Olonne
How breezy and how cloudy Les Sables-d'Olonne 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 Les Sables-d'Olonne typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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: Oct – Jul.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 62 % of the sky over Les Sables-d'Olonne: variable cloud, with about 4.5 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 & humidity5 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Les Sables-d'Olonne
How often the day gets hot in Les Sables-d'Olonne (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, Les Sables-d'Olonne has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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
Planning a trip to Les Sables-d'Olonne
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Les Sables-d'Olonne 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.
Les Sables-d'Olonne has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).
- 22
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 30
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 13
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 10 min
- Distance
- 560 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.
Good to know: France
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- French
- Sockets
- Type C, E · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +33
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Les Sables-d'Olonne vs La Rochelle
In October the holiday weather in Les Sables-d'Olonne and La Rochelle is about equally good (score 13 vs 14). During the day La Rochelle is 1 °C warmer than Les Sables-d'Olonne. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Les Sables-d'Olonne | La Rochelle |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 13 | 14 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 19° |
| Sea | 17° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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France in October: the best places
In October, Les Sables-d'Olonne ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Bordeaux20°18°72
- 2Saint-Émilion20°71
- 3Cognac19°69
- 4Angoulême19°69
- 5Saumur18°68
- 6Amboise18°68
- 7Angers18°67
- 8Poitiers18°67
- 21Les Sables-d'OlonneThis page18°17°13
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Frequently asked questions about Les Sables-d'Olonne
When is the best time to visit Les Sables-d'Olonne?
The best time to visit Les Sables-d'Olonne is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Les Sables-d'Olonne?
The sea temperature in Les Sables-d'Olonne ranges from 9.9 °C in February to 19.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Les Sables-d'Olonne in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 17.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Les Sables-d'Olonne?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Les Sables-d'Olonne?
Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is November with 90 mm. The driest month is July with 33 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Les Sables-d'Olonne get?
Les Sables-d'Olonne gets around 2,060 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.3 hours a day; in January there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Les Sables-d'Olonne in?
Les Sables-d'Olonne is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Les Sables-d'Olonne?
A nonstop flight from London to Les Sables-d'Olonne takes about 1 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 560 km.
Which school holidays are best for Les Sables-d'Olonne?
Les Sables-d'Olonne has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 22, May half-term 30, summer holidays 72, October half-term 13, Christmas holidays 8.