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Ramatuelle weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Ramatuelle at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 31°
Warmest sea
Aug · 24.4°
Sunshine a year
2,730 h
Rain a year
664 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
140 m

Climate in Ramatuelle

Ramatuelle has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,730 hours of sunshine a year, Ramatuelle is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Ramatuelle

The best time to visit Ramatuelle is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from September to November. The wettest month is November with 108 mm of precipitation.

Ramatuelle through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Ramatuelle in spring

Mar – May

42

Fair

  • 17–24 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 7.8 h of sun a day
  • 20 rainy days in all

Ramatuelle in summer

Jun – Aug

96

Excellent

  • 28–31 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 10.8 h of sun a day
  • 9 rainy days in all

Ramatuelle in autumn

Sep – Nov

52

Fair

  • 17–27 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 6.3 h of sun a day
  • 24 rainy days in all

Ramatuelle in winter

Dec – Feb

22

Poor

  • 13–14 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 5.0 h of sun a day
  • 21 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Mar – May, Sep – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ramatuelle for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

49

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 12°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 21°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 17°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 15°

07:4618:53

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 07:28–08:24 · evening 18:14–19:10
Blue hour
Morning 07:17–07:28 · evening 19:10–19:21

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 Ramatuelle compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The sea cools from 21° to 19°. The days get 1.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high24°19°
Night-time low13°9°
Sea21°19°
Daylight11.8 h10.4 h

What is the weather like in Ramatuelle in October?

In October, Ramatuelle is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 97 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ramatuelle.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 7 min07:46 – 18:53
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
50 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %45 %
  • Seaweight 25 %40 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
  • 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

Compare two months in Ramatuelle

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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August has the better holiday weather in Ramatuelle: score 99 against 49. In August, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in August. August has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Ramatuelle
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score4999better
Daytime high22°31°
Night-time low11°18°
Sea19.8°24.4°
Sunshine5.7 h10.4 hbetter
Rainy days83better
Rainfall97 mm20 mmbetter
Muggy days0better9

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Ramatuelle month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

21January13° · Sea 14° · 4.7 h

In January, Ramatuelle is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ramatuelle.

Ramatuelle in January
26February14° · Sea 13° · 5.8 h

In February, Ramatuelle is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ramatuelle.

Ramatuelle in February
30March17° · Sea 14° · 7.0 h

In March, Ramatuelle is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ramatuelle.

Ramatuelle in March
33April19° · Sea 15° · 7.6 h

In April, Ramatuelle is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ramatuelle.

Ramatuelle in April
64May24° · Sea 17° · 8.8 h

In May, Ramatuelle is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Ramatuelle.

Ramatuelle in May
90June28° · Sea 21° · 10.6 h

In June, Ramatuelle is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ramatuelle.

Ramatuelle in June
98July31° · Sea 24° · 11.5 h

In July, Ramatuelle is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Ramatuelle.

Ramatuelle in July
99August31° · Sea 24° · 10.4 h

In August, Ramatuelle is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Ramatuelle.

Ramatuelle in August
89September27° · Sea 22° · 8.3 h

In September, Ramatuelle is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ramatuelle.

Ramatuelle in September
49October22° · Sea 20° · 5.7 h

In October, Ramatuelle is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 97 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ramatuelle.

Ramatuelle in October
19November17° · Sea 17° · 4.8 h

In November, Ramatuelle is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ramatuelle.

Ramatuelle in November
19December13° · Sea 15° · 4.4 h

In December, Ramatuelle is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ramatuelle.

Ramatuelle in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Ramatuelle

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 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in July (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 22°Night 11°Sea 20°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2113°3°13.9°4.7 h762
FebruaryFeb2614°3°13.4°5.8 h648
MarchMar3017°5°13.6°7.0 h653
AprilApr3319°8°14.7°7.6 h855
MayMay6424°12°17.4°8.8 h647
JuneJun9028°15°21.2°10.6 h427
JulyJul9831°18°23.5°11.5 h211
AugustAug9931°18°24.4°10.4 h320
SeptemberSep8927°14°22.3°8.3 h657
OctoberOct4922°11°19.8°5.7 h897
NovemberNov1917°7°17.3°4.8 h10108
DecemberDec1913°4°15.2°4.4 h879

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

43.22° N, 6.61° E · 140 m · Europe/Paris

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Ramatuelle

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October19.8°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 18.5 – 20.9 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Sep

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 19.8°8 in 10 years 18.5° – 20.9°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Ramatuelle ranges from 13.4 °C in February to 24.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

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 23.0 and 26.2 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan13.9°13.2°14.5°cold
FebruaryFeb13.4°13.0°13.9°cold
MarchMar13.6°13.1°14.2°cold
AprilApr14.7°14.0°15.5°cold
MayMay17.4°16.5°18.4°fresh
JuneJun21.2°19.8°22.8°refreshing
JulyJul23.5°21.9°25.5°pleasant
AugustAug24.4°23.0°26.2°pleasant
SeptemberSep22.3°21.3°23.8°refreshing
OctoberOct19.8°18.5°20.9°fresh
NovemberNov17.3°16.2°18.3°fresh
DecemberDec15.2°14.1°16.1°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Ramatuelle

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,730 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.5 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.7 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 51 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.7 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Ramatuelle, 51 % 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.

Rain

Rain in Ramatuelle: 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.

Per year
664 mm on 74 days
Wettest month
Nov · 108 mm
Driest month
Jul · 11 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 97 mm

In October, Ramatuelle has about 8 rainy days with 97 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Ramatuelle

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 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Ramatuelle

How breezy and how cloudy Ramatuelle 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.

Year average
18 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 20 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 16 km/h
OctoberWind 18 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Ramatuelle typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
42 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 23 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 51 %
OctoberCloud cover 50 %Sunshine 5.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 50 % of the sky over Ramatuelle: variable cloud, with about 5.7 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Ramatuelle

How often the day gets hot in Ramatuelle (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
54 days
Hottest month
Aug · 31 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 22 °C

In October, Ramatuelle has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °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 Ramatuelle

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Ramatuelle 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.

Ramatuelle has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    32

    Poor

    • 19 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 7.4 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    69

    Good

    • 25 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 9.2 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    99

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 24 °C
    • 10.8 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    49

    Fair

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 5.7 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    20

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 4.6 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 45 min
Distance
1,060 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.

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Ramatuelle vs Saint-Tropez

In October Saint-Tropez has the better holiday weather (score 54 vs 49). During the day Saint-Tropez is 1 °C warmer than Ramatuelle. The sea is about equally warm.

Ramatuelle vs Saint-Tropez, in October
in OctoberRamatuelleSaint-Tropez
Holiday weather score4954
Daytime high22°23°
Sea20°20°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days88
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberRamatuelle 22°Saint-Tropez 23°
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France in October: the best places

In October, Ramatuelle ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  5. 5Aix-en-Provence20°82
  6. 6Roussillon20°82
  7. 7L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue21°82
  8. 8Saint-Rémy-de-Provence21°82
  9. 17RamatuelleThis page22°20°49
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Frequently asked questions about Ramatuelle

When is the best time to visit Ramatuelle?

The best time to visit Ramatuelle 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 Ramatuelle?

The sea temperature in Ramatuelle ranges from 13.4 °C in February to 24.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

Can you swim in Ramatuelle in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.8 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.

What is the warmest month in Ramatuelle?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.

When does it rain most in Ramatuelle?

The wettest month is November with 108 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 11 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Ramatuelle get?

Ramatuelle gets around 2,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.5 hours a day; in December there are 4.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Ramatuelle in?

Ramatuelle is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Ramatuelle?

A nonstop flight from London to Ramatuelle takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,060 km.

Which school holidays are best for Ramatuelle?

Ramatuelle has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 32, May half-term 69, summer holidays 99, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 20.