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Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Sun, sea & sand

Saint-Paul-de-Vence at a glance

Best time
Jun – Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 28°
Warmest sea
Aug · 25.0°
Sunshine a year
2,750 h
Rain a year
826 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
207 m

Climate in Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Saint-Paul-de-Vence has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year, Saint-Paul-de-Vence is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

37

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: June – August

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 13°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 19°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 16°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 15°

07:4418:50

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 07:26–08:23 · evening 18:11–19:08
Blue hour
Morning 07:15–07:26 · evening 19:08–19:19

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-Paul-de-Vence in October?

In October, Saint-Paul-de-Vence is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 114 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 6 min07:44 – 18:50
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
52 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Paris

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %3 %
  • Seaweight 25 %49 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %65 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October20.4°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 19.4 – 21.5 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 20.4°8 in 10 years 19.4° – 21.5°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Saint-Paul-de-Vence ranges from 13.6 °C in February to 25.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

From October 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 23.7 and 26.8 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan14.2°13.5°15.0°cold
FebruaryFeb13.6°12.9°14.1°cold
MarchMar13.7°13.1°14.2°cold
AprilApr14.9°14.2°15.9°cold
MayMay17.8°16.9°18.7°fresh
JuneJun21.6°20.3°23.3°refreshing
JulyJul24.2°22.5°26.1°pleasant
AugustAug25.0°23.7°26.8°pleasant
SeptemberSep23.0°22.0°24.2°pleasant
OctoberOct20.4°19.4°21.5°refreshing
NovemberNov18.0°16.8°18.8°fresh
DecemberDec15.8°14.8°16.7°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,750 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.2 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 56 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, 56 % 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.

Sun protection

UV index in Saint-Paul-de-Vence

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

Rain in Saint-Paul-de-Vence: 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.

Per year
826 mm on 97 days
Wettest month
Nov · 123 mm
Driest month
Jul · 27 mm
OctoberRainy days 9Rainfall 114 mm

In October, Saint-Paul-de-Vence has about 9 rainy days with 114 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Saint-Paul-de-Vence

How breezy and how cloudy Saint-Paul-de-Vence 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.

Year average
16 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 17 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 15 km/h
OctoberWind 15 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Saint-Paul-de-Vence typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
45 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 29 %
Cloudiest month
Oct · 52 %
OctoberCloud cover 52 %Sunshine 6.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Saint-Paul-de-Vence: variable cloud, with about 6.2 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-Paul-de-Vence

How often the day gets hot in Saint-Paul-de-Vence (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
10 days
Hottest month
Aug · 28 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 19 °C

In October, Saint-Paul-de-Vence has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Saint-Paul-de-Vence

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 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in February (3°), the warmest in August (19°). 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 36 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 19°Night 12°Sea 20°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2211°3°14.2°5.0 h768
FebruaryFeb2612°3°13.6°5.9 h756
MarchMar2814°5°13.7°7.0 h867
AprilApr2717°8°14.9°7.6 h1072
MayMay4120°12°17.8°8.7 h1066
JuneJun8325°16°21.6°10.3 h848
JulyJul9727°19°24.2°11.3 h627
AugustAug9628°19°25.0°10.4 h735
SeptemberSep7923°16°23.0°8.3 h867
OctoberOct3719°12°20.4°6.2 h9114
NovemberNov2214°8°18.0°5.0 h10123
DecemberDec2111°4°15.8°4.7 h885

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

43.70° N, 7.12° E · 207 m · Europe/Paris

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Saint-Paul-de-Vence

The best time to visit Saint-Paul-de-Vence is from June to August. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. The wettest month is November with 123 mm of precipitation.

Saint-Paul-de-Vence through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Saint-Paul-de-Vence in spring

Mar – May

32

Poor

  • 14–20 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 28 rainy days in all

Saint-Paul-de-Vence in summer

Jun – Aug

92

Excellent

  • 25–28 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 11 h of sun a day
  • 21 rainy days in all

Saint-Paul-de-Vence in autumn

Sep – Nov

46

Fair

  • 14–23 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 27 rainy days in all

Saint-Paul-de-Vence in winter

Dec – Feb

23

Poor

  • 11–12 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Saint-Paul-de-Vence for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

July has the better holiday weather in Saint-Paul-de-Vence: score 97 against 37. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Saint-Paul-de-Vence
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score3797better
Day high19°27°
Night low12°19°
Sea20.4°24.2°
Sunshine6.2 h11.3 hbetter
Rainy days96better
Rainfall114 mm27 mmbetter
Muggy days0better14

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Saint-Paul-de-Vence month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

22January11° · Sea 14° · 5 h

In January, Saint-Paul-de-Vence is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

Saint-Paul-de-Vence in January
26February12° · Sea 14° · 6 h

In February, Saint-Paul-de-Vence is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

Saint-Paul-de-Vence in February
28March14° · Sea 14° · 7 h

In March, Saint-Paul-de-Vence is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

Saint-Paul-de-Vence in March
27April17° · Sea 15° · 8 h

In April, Saint-Paul-de-Vence is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

Saint-Paul-de-Vence in April
41May20° · Sea 18° · 9 h

In May, Saint-Paul-de-Vence is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

Saint-Paul-de-Vence in May
83June25° · Sea 22° · 10 h

In June, Saint-Paul-de-Vence is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

Saint-Paul-de-Vence in June
97July27° · Sea 24° · 11 h

In July, Saint-Paul-de-Vence is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

Saint-Paul-de-Vence in July
96August28° · Sea 25° · 10 h

In August, Saint-Paul-de-Vence is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

Saint-Paul-de-Vence in August
79September23° · Sea 23° · 8 h

In September, Saint-Paul-de-Vence is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

Saint-Paul-de-Vence in September
37October19° · Sea 20° · 6 h

In October, Saint-Paul-de-Vence is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 114 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

Saint-Paul-de-Vence in October
22November14° · Sea 18° · 5 h

In November, Saint-Paul-de-Vence is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 123 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

Saint-Paul-de-Vence in November
21December11° · Sea 16° · 5 h

In December, Saint-Paul-de-Vence is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

Saint-Paul-de-Vence in December
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Saint-Paul-de-Vence vs. Nice

In October the holiday weather in Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Nice is about equally good (score 37 vs. 39). During the day Nice is 1 °C warmer than Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The sea is about equally warm.

Saint-Paul-de-Vence vs. Nice, in October
in OctoberSaint-Paul-de-VenceNice
Holiday score3739
Daytime high19°20°
Sea20°20°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days99
Best timeJun – AugJun – Aug

Through the year

OctoberSaint-Paul-de-Vence 19°Nice 20°
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France in October: the best places

In October, Saint-Paul-de-Vence ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Marseille20°20°83
  2. 2Toulon20°20°82
  3. 3Aix-en-Provence20°82
  4. 4Avignon20°82
  5. 5Orange20°81
  6. 6Arles21°81
  7. 7Grasse19°80
  8. 8Nîmes20°78
  9. 27Saint-Paul-de-VenceThis page19°20°37
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Planning a trip to Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Weather for your travel dates

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Saint-Paul-de-Vence 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-Paul-de-Vence has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    27

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 7.4 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    49

    Fair

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 9.0 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    96

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 27 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 10.7 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    37

    Poor

    • 19 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    22

    Poor

    • 11 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 4.9 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 45 min
Distance
1,030 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-Paul-de-Vence

When is the best time to visit Saint-Paul-de-Vence?

The best time to visit Saint-Paul-de-Vence is from June 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-Paul-de-Vence?

The sea temperature in Saint-Paul-de-Vence ranges from 13.6 °C in February to 25.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Saint-Paul-de-Vence in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Saint-Paul-de-Vence?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.

When does it rain most in Saint-Paul-de-Vence?

The wettest month is November with 123 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 27 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Saint-Paul-de-Vence get?

Saint-Paul-de-Vence gets around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Saint-Paul-de-Vence in?

Saint-Paul-de-Vence uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Saint-Paul-de-Vence?

A nonstop flight from London to Saint-Paul-de-Vence takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,030 km.

Which school holidays are best for Saint-Paul-de-Vence?

Saint-Paul-de-Vence has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 27, May half-term 49, Summer holidays 96, October half-term 37, Christmas holidays 22.

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