AI-generatedLes Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 22.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,840 h
- Rain a year
- 599 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,840 hours of sunshine a year, Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
07:5519:01
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:37–08:33 · evening 18:22–19:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:26–07:37 · evening 19:19–19:30
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 Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in October?
In October, Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min07:55 – 19:01
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 50 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %13 %
- Seaweight 25 %27 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %71 %
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 Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 17.3 – 20.2 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer 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 23.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12.5° | 11.8° | 13.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 11.9° | 11.3° | 12.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 12.5° | 11.7° | 13.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.1° | 13.1° | 15.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 16.6° | 15.5° | 17.9° | cold |
| JuneJun | 20.1° | 18.7° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 21.6° | 19.8° | 23.5° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 22.2° | 20.3° | 23.9° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 20.7° | 18.7° | 22.4° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 18.9° | 17.3° | 20.2° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 16.5° | 15.5° | 17.8° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 14.0° | 12.9° | 15.2° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
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 6.1 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, 55 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
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 Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer: 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 Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer has about 8 rainy days with 82 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
How breezy and how cloudy Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer 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 Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer typically peaks at 25 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, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 50 % of the sky over Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer: variable cloud, with about 6.1 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 Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
How often the day gets hot in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (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 Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer 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 Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
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°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (6°), the warmest in July (21°). 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 from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 32 days a year, mostly in August.
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 | 22 | 11° | 6° | 12.5° | 4.9 h | 7 | 55 |
| FebruaryFeb | 28 | 12° | 6° | 11.9° | 6.2 h | 6 | 37 |
| MarchMar | 32 | 15° | 8° | 12.5° | 7.5 h | 6 | 41 |
| AprilApr | 32 | 17° | 11° | 14.1° | 8.1 h | 7 | 53 |
| MayMay | 46 | 21° | 14° | 16.6° | 9.3 h | 6 | 47 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 25° | 19° | 20.1° | 11.0 h | 4 | 22 |
| JulyJul | 91 | 27° | 21° | 21.6° | 11.6 h | 3 | 13 |
| AugustAug | 94 | 27° | 21° | 22.2° | 10.4 h | 4 | 28 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 24° | 18° | 20.7° | 8.6 h | 6 | 76 |
| OctoberOct | 36 | 20° | 15° | 18.9° | 6.1 h | 8 | 82 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 15° | 10° | 16.5° | 5.0 h | 10 | 90 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 12° | 7° | 14.0° | 4.6 h | 8 | 55 |
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
43.45° N, 4.43° E · 0 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
The best time to visit Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is from June to August. 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 April to October. The wettest month is November with 90 mm of precipitation.
Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 15–21 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–27 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 15–24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 11–12 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
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 Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer: score 94 against 36. In August, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in August. August has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 36 | 94better |
| Day high | 20° | 27° |
| Night low | 15° | 21° |
| Sea | 18.9° | 22.2° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 10.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 82 mm | 28 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 13 |
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
Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January11° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In January, Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °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 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in January28February12° · Sea 12° · 6 h
In February, Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °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 37 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in February32March15° · Sea 13° · 8 h
In March, Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in March32April17° · Sea 14° · 8 h
In April, Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °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 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in April46May21° · Sea 17° · 9 h
In May, Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in May86June25° · Sea 20° · 11 h
In June, Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °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 is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in June91July27° · Sea 22° · 12 h
In July, Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in July94August27° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In August, Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °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 28 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in August75September24° · Sea 21° · 9 h
In September, Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 76 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in September36October20° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In October, Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in October18November15° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In November, Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in November20December12° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In December, Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
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Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer vs. Aigues-Mortes
In October the holiday weather in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer and Aigues-Mortes is about equally good (score 36 vs. 34). During the day it is about as warm in Aigues-Mortes as in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer | Aigues-Mortes |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 36 | 34 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sea | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 9 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
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Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer 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 Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).
- 32
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 54
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 93
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 36
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4.8 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
- 960 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 Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
When is the best time to visit Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer?
The best time to visit Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is from June 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 Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer?
The sea temperature in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer 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 Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.9 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer?
The wettest month is November with 90 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 13 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer get?
Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer gets around 2,840 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in?
Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer?
A nonstop flight from London to Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 960 km.
Which school holidays are best for Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer?
Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 32, May half-term 54, Summer holidays 93, October half-term 36, Christmas holidays 21.
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