AI-generatedSaint-Germain-en-Laye at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,710 h
- Rain a year
- 691 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 98 m
Climate in Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Saint-Germain-en-Laye has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,710 hours of sunshine a year, Saint-Germain-en-Laye is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The best time to visit Saint-Germain-en-Laye is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. The wettest month is December with 72 mm of precipitation.
Saint-Germain-en-Laye through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Saint-Germain-en-Laye in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–19 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Saint-Germain-en-Laye in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–25 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Saint-Germain-en-Laye in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–21 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Saint-Germain-en-Laye in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–9 °C by day
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
08:1019:04
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 07:51–08:53 · evening 18:21–19:24
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:38–07:51 · evening 19:24–19:36
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 Saint-Germain-en-Laye compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 19° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The days get 1.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.0 h |
What is the weather like in Saint-Germain-en-Laye in October?
In October, Saint-Germain-en-Laye is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 54 min08:10 – 19:04
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %84 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %12 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %46 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Saint-Germain-en-Laye
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-Germain-en-Laye: score 83 against 58. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 58 | 83better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 70 mm | 54 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Saint-Germain-en-Laye month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January7° · 1.8 h
In January, Saint-Germain-en-Laye is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
Saint-Germain-en-Laye in January19February9° · 2.8 h
In February, Saint-Germain-en-Laye is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
Saint-Germain-en-Laye in February41March13° · 4.3 h
In March, Saint-Germain-en-Laye is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
Saint-Germain-en-Laye in March65April16° · 5.8 h
In April, Saint-Germain-en-Laye is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
Saint-Germain-en-Laye in April75May19° · 6.5 h
In May, Saint-Germain-en-Laye is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
Saint-Germain-en-Laye in May79June23° · 7.0 h
In June, Saint-Germain-en-Laye is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
Saint-Germain-en-Laye in June83July25° · 7.2 h
In July, Saint-Germain-en-Laye is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
Saint-Germain-en-Laye in July82August25° · 7.0 h
In August, Saint-Germain-en-Laye is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
Saint-Germain-en-Laye in August80September21° · 5.9 h
In September, Saint-Germain-en-Laye is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
Saint-Germain-en-Laye in September58October16° · 3.7 h
In October, Saint-Germain-en-Laye is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
Saint-Germain-en-Laye in October29November11° · 2.2 h
In November, Saint-Germain-en-Laye is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
Saint-Germain-en-Laye in November12December8° · 1.8 h
In December, Saint-Germain-en-Laye is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
Saint-Germain-en-Laye in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Saint-Germain-en-Laye
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 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (2°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November 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 | 14 | 7° | 3° | 1.8 h | 11 | 57 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | 9° | 2° | 2.8 h | 10 | 48 |
| MarchMar | 41 | 13° | 5° | 4.3 h | 11 | 54 |
| AprilApr | 65 | 16° | 7° | 5.8 h | 11 | 50 |
| MayMay | 75 | 19° | 10° | 6.5 h | 12 | 64 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 23° | 13° | 7.0 h | 11 | 60 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 25° | 15° | 7.2 h | 9 | 54 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 25° | 15° | 7.0 h | 9 | 57 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 21° | 12° | 5.9 h | 9 | 45 |
| OctoberOct | 58 | 16° | 9° | 3.7 h | 12 | 70 |
| NovemberNov | 29 | 11° | 5° | 2.2 h | 12 | 62 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 8° | 3° | 1.8 h | 12 | 72 |
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
48.90° N, 2.09° E · 98 m · Europe/Paris
Sunshine hours in Saint-Germain-en-Laye
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 3.7 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, 34 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain in Saint-Germain-en-Laye: 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-Germain-en-Laye has about 12 rainy days with 70 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Saint-Germain-en-Laye
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 55 min
- Fair skin
- about 70 min
- Light brown skin
- about 100 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
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 and clouds in Saint-Germain-en-Laye
How breezy and how cloudy Saint-Germain-en-Laye 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-Germain-en-Laye typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Saint-Germain-en-Laye: mostly cloudy, with about 3.7 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 and humidity in Saint-Germain-en-Laye
How often the day gets hot in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (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-Germain-en-Laye 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
Planning a trip to Saint-Germain-en-Laye
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Saint-Germain-en-Laye 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-Germain-en-Laye has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13).
- 58
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 82
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 58
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 13
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 340 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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Saint-Germain-en-Laye vs Versailles
In October the holiday weather in Saint-Germain-en-Laye and Versailles is about equally good (score 58 vs 57). During the day it is about as warm in Versailles as in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
| in October | Saint-Germain-en-Laye | Versailles |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 58 | 57 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Saint-Germain-en-Laye
When is the best time to visit Saint-Germain-en-Laye?
The best time to visit Saint-Germain-en-Laye 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-Germain-en-Laye?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Saint-Germain-en-Laye?
The wettest month is December with 72 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 45 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Saint-Germain-en-Laye get?
Saint-Germain-en-Laye gets around 1,710 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.2 hours a day; in January there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Saint-Germain-en-Laye in?
Saint-Germain-en-Laye is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Saint-Germain-en-Laye?
Saint-Germain-en-Laye has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 58, May half-term 76, summer holidays 82, October half-term 58, Christmas holidays 13.