AI-generatedSaint-Étienne at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,010 h
- Rain a year
- 799 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 529 m
Climate in Saint-Étienne
Saint-Étienne has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 2,010 hours of sunshine a year, Saint-Étienne is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:5718:59
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 07:39–08:37 · evening 18:19–19:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:27–07:39 · evening 19:17–19:29
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 Saint-Étienne in October?
In October, Saint-Étienne is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Saint-Étienne.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 2 min07:57 – 18:59
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %77 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %57 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Saint-Étienne
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 4.3 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Saint-Étienne, 39 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 15 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 Saint-Étienne
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 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 75 min
- Olive skin
- about 100 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 Saint-Étienne: 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, Saint-Étienne has about 10 rainy days with 77 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Saint-Étienne
How breezy and how cloudy Saint-Étienne 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 Saint-Étienne typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 65 % of the sky over Saint-Étienne: mostly cloudy, with about 4.3 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 Saint-Étienne
How often the day gets hot in Saint-Étienne (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, Saint-Étienne has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °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
Snow in Saint-Étienne
Snow is possible in Saint-Étienne, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Saint-Étienne.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Saint-Étienne
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13 | 6° | −1° | 2.6 h | 12 | 56 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 7° | −1° | 3.8 h | 10 | 44 |
| MarchMar | 37 | 11° | 1° | 5.2 h | 11 | 54 |
| AprilApr | 55 | 14° | 4° | 6.2 h | 12 | 69 |
| MayMay | 73 | 18° | 8° | 6.9 h | 13 | 86 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 23° | 12° | 8.0 h | 11 | 70 |
| JulyJul | 88 | 25° | 14° | 8.9 h | 9 | 66 |
| AugustAug | 87 | 25° | 14° | 8.4 h | 9 | 65 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 20° | 11° | 6.4 h | 9 | 64 |
| OctoberOct | 60 | 16° | 7° | 4.3 h | 10 | 77 |
| NovemberNov | 20 | 10° | 3° | 2.9 h | 12 | 85 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 6° | 0° | 2.4 h | 12 | 63 |
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
45.43° N, 4.39° E · 529 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Saint-Étienne
The best time to visit Saint-Étienne is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to October. Rain is most frequent in January and in May and in November; the wettest month is May with 86 mm.
Saint-Étienne through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Saint-Étienne in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–18 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Saint-Étienne in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–25 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Saint-Étienne in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–20 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Saint-Étienne in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–7 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Saint-Étienne for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Saint-Étienne
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Saint-Étienne: score 88 against 60. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 60 | 88better |
| Day high | 16° | 25° |
| Night low | 7° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 77 mm | 66 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jan, May, Nov
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Saint-Étienne month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January6° · 3 h
In January, Saint-Étienne is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 56 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Étienne.
Saint-Étienne in January20February7° · 4 h
In February, Saint-Étienne is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 44 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Étienne.
Saint-Étienne in February37March11° · 5 h
In March, Saint-Étienne is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Étienne.
Saint-Étienne in March55April14° · 6 h
In April, Saint-Étienne is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Saint-Étienne.
Saint-Étienne in April73May18° · 7 h
In May, Saint-Étienne is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Saint-Étienne.
Saint-Étienne in May82June23° · 8 h
In June, Saint-Étienne is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Saint-Étienne.
Saint-Étienne in June88July25° · 9 h
In July, Saint-Étienne is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Saint-Étienne.
Saint-Étienne in July87August25° · 8 h
In August, Saint-Étienne is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Saint-Étienne.
Saint-Étienne in August81September20° · 6 h
In September, Saint-Étienne is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Saint-Étienne.
Saint-Étienne in September60October16° · 4 h
In October, Saint-Étienne is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Saint-Étienne.
Saint-Étienne in October20November10° · 3 h
In November, Saint-Étienne is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Étienne.
Saint-Étienne in November14December6° · 2 h
In December, Saint-Étienne is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Étienne.
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Saint-Étienne vs. Lyon
In October Lyon has the better holiday weather (score 67 vs. 60). During the day Lyon is 2 °C warmer than Saint-Étienne.
| in October | Saint-Étienne | Lyon |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 60 | 67 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
France in October: the best places
In October, Saint-Étienne ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Marseille20°20°83
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- 3Aix-en-Provence20°82
- 4Toulon20°20°82
- 5Orange20°81
- 6Arles21°81
- 7Narbonne20°80
- 8Grasse19°80
- 20Saint-ÉtienneThis page16°60
Planning a trip to Saint-Étienne
Weather for your travel dates
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Saint-Étienne 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.
Saint-Étienne has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 87
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 60
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 14
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 25 min
- Distance
- 760 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 Saint-Étienne
When is the best time to visit Saint-Étienne?
The best time to visit Saint-Étienne is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Saint-Étienne?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Saint-Étienne?
Rain is most frequent in January and in May and in November; the wettest month is May with 86 mm. The driest month is February with 44 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Saint-Étienne get?
Saint-Étienne gets around 2,010 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.9 hours a day; in December there are 2.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Saint-Étienne in?
Saint-Étienne uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Saint-Étienne?
A nonstop flight from London to Saint-Étienne takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 760 km.
Which school holidays are best for Saint-Étienne?
Saint-Étienne has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 75, Summer holidays 87, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 14.
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