AI-generatedSaint-Jean-Pied-de-Port at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,870 h
- Rain a year
- 1,137 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 165 m
Climate in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 1,870 hours of sunshine a year, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
The best time to visit Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to October. Rain is frequent in March and from November to January; the wettest month is November with 149 mm.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 16–21 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 25–27 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–24 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 12–13 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
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
Mar, Nov – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
08:1719:24
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 07:59–08:56 · evening 18:45–19:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:48–07:59 · evening 19:42–19:53
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-Jean-Pied-de-Port compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 8° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in October?
In October, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min08:17 – 19:24
- 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
- 61 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %27 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %46 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
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July has the better holiday weather in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port: score 81 against 69. In July, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 69 | 81better |
| Daytime high | 21° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4.6 h | 7.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 98 mm | 57 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 4 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
30January12° · 2.9 h
In January, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 117 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in January44February13° · 4.0 h
In February, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in February61March16° · 5.0 h
In March, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in March68April18° · 5.5 h
In April, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in April70May21° · 6.2 h
In May, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in May78June25° · 6.8 h
In June, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in June81July26° · 7.0 h
In July, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in July79August27° · 7.0 h
In August, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in August77September24° · 6.3 h
In September, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in September69October21° · 4.6 h
In October, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in October45November15° · 3.2 h
In November, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 149 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in November33December12° · 2.8 h
In December, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 119 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in August: 27°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
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 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (16°). 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 | 30 | 12° | 3° | 2.9 h | 14 | 117 |
| FebruaryFeb | 44 | 13° | 3° | 4.0 h | 12 | 95 |
| MarchMar | 61 | 16° | 5° | 5.0 h | 13 | 99 |
| AprilApr | 68 | 18° | 7° | 5.5 h | 14 | 97 |
| MayMay | 70 | 21° | 10° | 6.2 h | 14 | 91 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 25° | 14° | 6.8 h | 11 | 77 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 26° | 16° | 7.0 h | 10 | 57 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 27° | 16° | 7.0 h | 11 | 63 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 24° | 13° | 6.3 h | 10 | 76 |
| OctoberOct | 69 | 21° | 10° | 4.6 h | 12 | 98 |
| NovemberNov | 45 | 15° | 6° | 3.2 h | 15 | 149 |
| DecemberDec | 33 | 12° | 4° | 2.8 h | 14 | 119 |
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
43.16° N, 1.24° W · 165 m · Europe/Paris
Sunshine1,870 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
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 4.6 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, 41 % 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.
Rain1,137 mm a year, most in November
Rain in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port: 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-Pied-de-Port has about 12 rainy days with 98 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 9 in June
UV index in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
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 85 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 & cloudsWindiest in November: 15 km/h
Wind and clouds in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
How breezy and how cloudy Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port 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-Pied-de-Port typically peaks at 14 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 61 % of the sky over Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port: variable cloud, with about 4.6 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 & humidity24 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
How often the day gets hot in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (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-Pied-de-Port has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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
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Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port 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-Pied-de-Port has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 32).
- 66
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 80
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 69
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 32
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 2.8 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
- 930 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.
Good to know: France
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- French
- Sockets
- Type C, E · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +33
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port vs Bayonne
In October the holiday weather in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and Bayonne is about equally good (score 69 vs 70). During the day it is about as warm in Bayonne as in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
| in October | Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port | Bayonne |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 69 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 21° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 19° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Jul – Sep |
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In October, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
When is the best time to visit Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port?
The best time to visit Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port?
Rain is frequent in March and from November to January; the wettest month is November with 149 mm. The driest month is July with 57 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port get?
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port gets around 1,870 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.0 hours a day; in December there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in?
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port?
A nonstop flight from London to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 930 km.
Which school holidays are best for Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port?
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 32). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 66, May half-term 72, summer holidays 80, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 32.