AI-generatedSaint-Jean-de-Luz at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 24°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 22.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,770 h
- Rain a year
- 1,247 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Saint-Jean-de-Luz has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year, Saint-Jean-de-Luz is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
08:1919:26
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 08:01–08:58 · evening 18:47–19:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:50–08:01 · evening 19:43–19:54
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-Jean-de-Luz in October?
In October, Saint-Jean-de-Luz is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min08:19 – 19:26
- 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
- 61 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %12 %
- Seaweight 25 %23 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- 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
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 17.6 – 19.7 °C
Swimming season: Jul – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Saint-Jean-de-Luz ranges from 12.3 °C in February to 22.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
From November to February 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 21.4 and 23.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12.8° | 12.2° | 13.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 12.3° | 11.6° | 13.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 12.6° | 11.9° | 13.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 13.8° | 13.2° | 14.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 16.1° | 15.3° | 17.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 19.4° | 18.2° | 20.5° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 21.5° | 20.3° | 23.0° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 22.4° | 21.4° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 21.1° | 19.9° | 22.0° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 18.6° | 17.6° | 19.7° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 16.1° | 15.0° | 17.1° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 14.0° | 13.3° | 15.0° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
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 4.4 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, 40 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 11 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-Jean-de-Luz
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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz: 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-Jean-de-Luz has about 12 rainy days with 109 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
How breezy and how cloudy Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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-Jean-de-Luz typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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: Nov – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 61 % of the sky over Saint-Jean-de-Luz: variable cloud, with about 4.4 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-Jean-de-Luz
How often the day gets hot in Saint-Jean-de-Luz (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-Jean-de-Luz 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz
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°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (6°), the warmest in August (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 27 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 | 5 | 11° | 6° | 12.8° | 2.7 h | 14 | 134 |
| FebruaryFeb | 10 | 12° | 6° | 12.3° | 3.8 h | 13 | 106 |
| MarchMar | 13 | 14° | 7° | 12.6° | 4.7 h | 13 | 102 |
| AprilApr | 14 | 16° | 9° | 13.8° | 5.4 h | 14 | 99 |
| MayMay | 17 | 19° | 12° | 16.1° | 6.1 h | 14 | 94 |
| JuneJun | 45 | 22° | 16° | 19.4° | 6.3 h | 11 | 80 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 23° | 17° | 21.5° | 6.6 h | 11 | 61 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 24° | 18° | 22.4° | 6.6 h | 11 | 67 |
| SeptemberSep | 53 | 22° | 16° | 21.1° | 5.9 h | 11 | 85 |
| OctoberOct | 23 | 20° | 13° | 18.6° | 4.4 h | 12 | 109 |
| NovemberNov | 3 | 14° | 9° | 16.1° | 3.0 h | 16 | 177 |
| DecemberDec | 5 | 12° | 7° | 14.0° | 2.6 h | 14 | 135 |
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
43.39° N, 1.66° W · 8 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Saint-Jean-de-Luz
The best time to visit Saint-Jean-de-Luz is from July 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 June to September. Rain is most frequent from October to May; the wettest month is November with 177 mm.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 14–19 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Saint-Jean-de-Luz in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 22–24 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Saint-Jean-de-Luz in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 14–22 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Saint-Jean-de-Luz in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 11–12 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Saint-Jean-de-Luz for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz: score 70 against 23. In August, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in August. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 23 | 70better |
| Day high | 20° | 24° |
| Night low | 13° | 18° |
| Sea | 18.6° | 22.4° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h | 6.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 109 mm | 67 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 11 |
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
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – May
12 or more rainy days
Saint-Jean-de-Luz month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
5January11° · Sea 13° · 3 h
In January, Saint-Jean-de-Luz is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 134 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz in January10February12° · Sea 12° · 4 h
In February, Saint-Jean-de-Luz is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz in February13March14° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In March, Saint-Jean-de-Luz is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz in March14April16° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In April, Saint-Jean-de-Luz is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz in April17May19° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In May, Saint-Jean-de-Luz is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz in May45June22° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In June, Saint-Jean-de-Luz is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz in June63July23° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In July, Saint-Jean-de-Luz is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz in July70August24° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In August, Saint-Jean-de-Luz is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz in August53September22° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In September, Saint-Jean-de-Luz is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz in September23October20° · Sea 19° · 4 h
In October, Saint-Jean-de-Luz is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz in October3November14° · Sea 16° · 3 h
In November, Saint-Jean-de-Luz is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 177 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz in November5December12° · Sea 14° · 3 h
In December, Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 135 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
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Saint-Jean-de-Luz vs. Hondarribia
In October the holiday weather in Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Hondarribia is about equally good (score 23 vs. 23). During the day it is about as warm in Hondarribia as in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Saint-Jean-de-Luz | Hondarribia |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 23 | 23 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sea | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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In October, Saint-Jean-de-Luz ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
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Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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-Jean-de-Luz has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5).
- 14
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 23
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 68
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 23
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 5
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 14 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 35 min
- Distance
- 900 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-Jean-de-Luz
When is the best time to visit Saint-Jean-de-Luz?
The best time to visit Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz?
The sea temperature in Saint-Jean-de-Luz ranges from 12.3 °C in February to 22.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
Can you swim in Saint-Jean-de-Luz in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.6 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from July to September.
What is the warmest month in Saint-Jean-de-Luz?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Saint-Jean-de-Luz?
Rain is most frequent from October to May; the wettest month is November with 177 mm. The driest month is July with 61 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Saint-Jean-de-Luz get?
Saint-Jean-de-Luz gets around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.6 hours a day; in December there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Saint-Jean-de-Luz in?
Saint-Jean-de-Luz uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Saint-Jean-de-Luz?
A nonstop flight from London to Saint-Jean-de-Luz takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 900 km.
Which school holidays are best for Saint-Jean-de-Luz?
Saint-Jean-de-Luz has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 14, May half-term 23, Summer holidays 68, October half-term 23, Christmas holidays 5.
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