AI-generatedSaint-Lô at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,800 h
- Rain a year
- 756 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 41 m
Climate in Saint-Lô
Saint-Lô has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year, Saint-Lô is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Saint-Lô
The best time to visit Saint-Lô is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is December with 86 mm.
Saint-Lô through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Saint-Lô in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 12–18 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Saint-Lô in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 21–23 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Saint-Lô in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 12–20 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Saint-Lô in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – August
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
Keep in mindFrequent rain
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°
08:2319:17
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 08:04–09:07 · evening 18:33–19:36
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:51–08:04 · evening 19:36–19:49
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-Lô compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° 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 | 18° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 8° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.0 h |
What is the weather like in Saint-Lô in October?
In October, Saint-Lô is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Saint-Lô.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 54 min08:23 – 19:17
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %84 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %34 %
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-Lô
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-Lô: score 83 against 55. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 55 | 83better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 79 mm | 48 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Saint-Lô month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January9° · 2.3 h
In January, Saint-Lô is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Lô.
Saint-Lô in January22February9° · 3.2 h
In February, Saint-Lô is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Lô.
Saint-Lô in February39March12° · 4.3 h
In March, Saint-Lô is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Lô.
Saint-Lô in March61April15° · 6.2 h
In April, Saint-Lô is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Saint-Lô.
Saint-Lô in April77May18° · 6.9 h
In May, Saint-Lô is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Saint-Lô.
Saint-Lô in May81June21° · 7.3 h
In June, Saint-Lô is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Saint-Lô.
Saint-Lô in June83July23° · 7.5 h
In July, Saint-Lô is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Saint-Lô.
Saint-Lô in July80August23° · 6.9 h
In August, Saint-Lô is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Saint-Lô.
Saint-Lô in August77September20° · 5.9 h
In September, Saint-Lô is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Saint-Lô.
Saint-Lô in September55October16° · 3.8 h
In October, Saint-Lô is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Saint-Lô.
Saint-Lô in October30November12° · 2.7 h
In November, Saint-Lô is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Lô.
Saint-Lô in November15December9° · 2.1 h
In December, Saint-Lô is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Lô.
Saint-Lô in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Saint-Lô
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (4°), the warmest in August (14°). 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 | 15 | 9° | 4° | 2.3 h | 13 | 73 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 9° | 4° | 3.2 h | 11 | 60 |
| MarchMar | 39 | 12° | 5° | 4.3 h | 12 | 58 |
| AprilApr | 61 | 15° | 7° | 6.2 h | 11 | 51 |
| MayMay | 77 | 18° | 9° | 6.9 h | 11 | 58 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 21° | 12° | 7.3 h | 10 | 54 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 23° | 14° | 7.5 h | 9 | 48 |
| AugustAug | 80 | 23° | 14° | 6.9 h | 10 | 59 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 20° | 12° | 5.9 h | 10 | 55 |
| OctoberOct | 55 | 16° | 10° | 3.8 h | 13 | 79 |
| NovemberNov | 30 | 12° | 7° | 2.7 h | 14 | 77 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | 9° | 4° | 2.1 h | 14 | 86 |
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
49.12° N, 1.09° W · 41 m · Europe/Paris
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Saint-Lô
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 3.8 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Saint-Lô, 35 % 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 Saint-Lô: 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-Lô has about 13 rainy days with 79 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Saint-Lô
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 60 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Saint-Lô
How breezy and how cloudy Saint-Lô 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-Lô typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Saint-Lô: mostly cloudy, with about 3.8 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 Saint-Lô
How often the day gets hot in Saint-Lô (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-Lô 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-Lô
Weather for your travel dates
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Saint-Lô 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-Lô has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).
- 54
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 55
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 15
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 13 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
- 270 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-Lô vs Bayeux
In October the holiday weather in Saint-Lô and Bayeux is about equally good (score 55 vs 59). During the day Bayeux is 1 °C warmer than Saint-Lô.
| in October | Saint-Lô | Bayeux |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 55 | 59 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Saint-Lô ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Saint-Lô
When is the best time to visit Saint-Lô?
The best time to visit Saint-Lô 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-Lô?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Saint-Lô?
Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is December with 86 mm. The driest month is July with 48 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Saint-Lô get?
Saint-Lô gets around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.5 hours a day; in December there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Saint-Lô in?
Saint-Lô is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Saint-Lô?
Saint-Lô has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 54, May half-term 78, summer holidays 81, October half-term 55, Christmas holidays 15.