AI-generatedSaint-Malo at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 20°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,730 h
- Rain a year
- 760 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Saint-Malo
Saint-Malo has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year, Saint-Malo is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.1 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 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
08:2619:21
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 08:07–09:09 · evening 18:38–19:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:55–08:07 · evening 19:40–19:53
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.
What is the weather like in Saint-Malo in October?
In October, Saint-Malo is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Malo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 55 min08:26 – 19:21
- 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
- 69 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %12 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %41 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Saint-Malo
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.4 – 16.8 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Saint-Malo ranges from 8.7 °C in February to 18.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to January 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 17.7 and 19.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9.5° | 8.4° | 10.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 8.7° | 7.8° | 9.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 8.9° | 7.8° | 9.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 10.4° | 9.4° | 11.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 12.5° | 11.7° | 13.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.0° | 14.4° | 16.1° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.1° | 16.2° | 17.9° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.3° | 17.7° | 19.1° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.9° | 17.2° | 18.6° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 16.1° | 15.4° | 16.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 13.6° | 13.0° | 14.3° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 11.1° | 10.4° | 11.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Saint-Malo
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-Malo, 34 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 9 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-Malo
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 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-Malo: 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-Malo has about 12 rainy days with 75 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Saint-Malo
How breezy and how cloudy Saint-Malo 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-Malo typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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: Oct – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 69 % of the sky over Saint-Malo: 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Saint-Malo
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 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in August (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8 | 9° | 5° | 9.5° | 2.2 h | 12 | 65 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 9° | 5° | 8.7° | 3.2 h | 11 | 55 |
| MarchMar | 12 | 11° | 7° | 8.9° | 4.3 h | 12 | 58 |
| AprilApr | 19 | 13° | 8° | 10.4° | 5.9 h | 11 | 61 |
| MayMay | 21 | 15° | 11° | 12.5° | 6.5 h | 12 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 24 | 18° | 14° | 15.0° | 6.9 h | 10 | 62 |
| JulyJul | 31 | 20° | 15° | 17.1° | 7.1 h | 10 | 60 |
| AugustAug | 36 | 20° | 16° | 18.3° | 6.5 h | 10 | 56 |
| SeptemberSep | 26 | 19° | 15° | 17.9° | 5.7 h | 9 | 52 |
| OctoberOct | 10 | 16° | 12° | 16.1° | 3.7 h | 12 | 75 |
| NovemberNov | 7 | 12° | 9° | 13.6° | 2.6 h | 13 | 74 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | 10° | 7° | 11.1° | 2.1 h | 14 | 76 |
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
48.65° N, 2.01° W · 10 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Saint-Malo
The best time to visit Saint-Malo is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.3 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is most frequent in March and from October to January; the wettest month is December with 76 mm.
Saint-Malo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Saint-Malo in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 11–15 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Saint-Malo in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 18–20 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Saint-Malo in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 12–19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Saint-Malo in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–10 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Saint-Malo for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Saint-Malo
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-Malo: score 36 against 10. In August, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in August. August has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 10 | 36better |
| Day high | 16° | 20° |
| Night low | 12° | 16° |
| Sea | 16.1° | 18.3° |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h | 6.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 75 mm | 56 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar, Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Saint-Malo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January9° · Sea 10° · 2 h
In January, Saint-Malo is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Malo.
Saint-Malo in January11February9° · Sea 9° · 3 h
In February, Saint-Malo is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Malo.
Saint-Malo in February12March11° · Sea 9° · 4 h
In March, Saint-Malo is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 8.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 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-Malo.
Saint-Malo in March19April13° · Sea 10° · 6 h
In April, Saint-Malo is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Malo.
Saint-Malo in April21May15° · Sea 13° · 7 h
In May, Saint-Malo is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Malo.
Saint-Malo in May24June18° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In June, Saint-Malo is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Malo.
Saint-Malo in June31July20° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In July, Saint-Malo is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Malo.
Saint-Malo in July36August20° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In August, Saint-Malo is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Malo.
Saint-Malo in August26September19° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In September, Saint-Malo is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Malo.
Saint-Malo in September10October16° · Sea 16° · 4 h
In October, Saint-Malo is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Malo.
Saint-Malo in October7November12° · Sea 14° · 3 h
In November, Saint-Malo is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Malo.
Saint-Malo in November6December10° · Sea 11° · 2 h
In December, Saint-Malo is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 11.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Malo.
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Saint-Malo vs. Saint Helier
In October the holiday weather in Saint-Malo and Saint Helier is about equally good (score 10 vs. 8). During the day it is about as warm in Saint Helier as in Saint-Malo. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Saint-Malo | Saint Helier |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 10 | 8 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sea | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 15 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Saint-Malo ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to Saint-Malo
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Saint-Malo 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-Malo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 34) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).
- 17
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 22
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 34
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 10
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 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
- 330 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-Malo
When is the best time to visit Saint-Malo?
The best time to visit Saint-Malo 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-Malo?
The sea temperature in Saint-Malo ranges from 8.7 °C in February to 18.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Saint-Malo in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 16.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Saint-Malo?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Saint-Malo?
Rain is most frequent in March and from October to January; the wettest month is December with 76 mm. The driest month is September with 52 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Saint-Malo get?
Saint-Malo gets around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.1 hours a day; in December there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Saint-Malo in?
Saint-Malo uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Saint-Malo?
Saint-Malo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 34) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 17, May half-term 22, Summer holidays 34, October half-term 10, Christmas holidays 7.
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