Saint-Tropez at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 24.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,070 h
- Rain a year
- 664 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 15 m
Climate in Saint-Tropez
Saint-Tropez 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 12 °C. With around 3,070 hours of sunshine a year, Saint-Tropez is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.2 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Saint-Tropez in October?
In October, Saint-Tropez is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 97 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Saint-Tropez.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min07:46 – 18:52
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 50 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %20 %
- Seaweight 25 %40 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %71 %
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-Tropez
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 18.5 – 20.9 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Saint-Tropez ranges from 13.4 °C in February to 24.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June 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 23.0 and 26.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13.9° | 13.2° | 14.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.4° | 13.0° | 13.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.6° | 13.1° | 14.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.7° | 14.0° | 15.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.4° | 16.5° | 18.4° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.2° | 19.8° | 22.8° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 23.5° | 21.9° | 25.5° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.4° | 23.0° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 22.3° | 21.3° | 23.8° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 19.8° | 18.5° | 20.9° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 17.3° | 16.2° | 18.3° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.2° | 14.1° | 16.1° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Saint-Tropez
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 6.7 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Saint-Tropez, 60 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Saint-Tropez: 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-Tropez has about 8 rainy days with 97 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
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 | 25 | 12° | 6° | 13.9° | 5.9 h | 7 | 62 |
| FebruaryFeb | 30 | 13° | 6° | 13.4° | 7.0 h | 6 | 48 |
| MarchMar | 34 | 15° | 8° | 13.6° | 8.1 h | 6 | 53 |
| AprilApr | 34 | 17° | 10° | 14.7° | 8.7 h | 8 | 55 |
| MayMay | 49 | 21° | 14° | 17.4° | 9.7 h | 6 | 47 |
| JuneJun | 90 | 25° | 18° | 21.2° | 11.3 h | 4 | 27 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 28° | 21° | 23.5° | 12.2 h | 2 | 11 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 28° | 21° | 24.4° | 10.8 h | 3 | 20 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 24° | 18° | 22.3° | 8.7 h | 6 | 57 |
| OctoberOct | 43 | 20° | 15° | 19.8° | 6.7 h | 8 | 97 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 15° | 10° | 17.3° | 5.8 h | 10 | 108 |
| DecemberDec | 24 | 13° | 7° | 15.2° | 5.8 h | 8 | 79 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
43.27° N, 6.64° E · 15 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Saint-Tropez
The best time to visit Saint-Tropez is from June to September. 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 June and from September to November. The wettest month is November with 108 mm of precipitation.
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Saint-Tropez for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Saint-Tropez month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
25January12° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In January, Saint-Tropez is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Tropez.
Saint-Tropez in January30February13° · Sea 13° · 7 h
In February, Saint-Tropez is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Tropez.
Saint-Tropez in February34March15° · Sea 14° · 8 h
In March, Saint-Tropez is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Tropez.
Saint-Tropez in March34April17° · Sea 15° · 9 h
In April, Saint-Tropez is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Tropez.
Saint-Tropez in April49May21° · Sea 17° · 10 h
In May, Saint-Tropez is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Saint-Tropez.
Saint-Tropez in May90June25° · Sea 21° · 11 h
In June, Saint-Tropez is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Saint-Tropez.
Saint-Tropez in June98July28° · Sea 24° · 12 h
In July, Saint-Tropez is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. 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-Tropez.
Saint-Tropez in July100August28° · Sea 24° · 11 h
In August, Saint-Tropez is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Saint-Tropez.
Saint-Tropez in August86September24° · Sea 22° · 9 h
In September, Saint-Tropez is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Saint-Tropez.
Saint-Tropez in September43October20° · Sea 20° · 7 h
In October, Saint-Tropez is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 97 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Saint-Tropez.
Saint-Tropez in October22November15° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In November, Saint-Tropez is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Tropez.
Saint-Tropez in November24December13° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In December, Saint-Tropez is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Tropez.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,060 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Saint-Tropez
When is the best time to visit Saint-Tropez?
The best time to visit Saint-Tropez is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Saint-Tropez?
The sea temperature in Saint-Tropez ranges from 13.4 °C in February to 24.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Saint-Tropez in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.8 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Saint-Tropez?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Saint-Tropez?
The wettest month is November with 108 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 11 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Saint-Tropez get?
Saint-Tropez gets around 3,070 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.2 hours a day; in November there are 5.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Saint-Tropez in?
Saint-Tropez uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Saint-Tropez?
A nonstop flight from London to Saint-Tropez takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,060 km.
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