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Sanary-sur-Mer

Sun, sea & sand

Sanary-sur-Mer at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 28°
Warmest sea
Aug · 23.6°
Sunshine a year
2,910 h
Rain a year
674 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
9 m

Climate in Sanary-sur-Mer

Sanary-sur-Mer 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 2,910 hours of sunshine a year, Sanary-sur-Mer is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.1 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

41

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 15°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 20°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 18°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 17°

07:4918:56

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:31–08:27 · evening 18:17–19:14
Blue hour
Morning 07:20–07:31 · evening 19:14–19:25

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 Sanary-sur-Mer in October?

In October, Sanary-sur-Mer is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 92 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sanary-sur-Mer.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 7 min07:49 – 18:56
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
49 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Paris

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %18 %
  • Seaweight 25 %41 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %69 %

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
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Sanary-sur-Mer

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

Sea in October19.9°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 18.7 – 20.9 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Sep

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 19.9°8 in 10 years 18.7° – 20.9°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Sanary-sur-Mer ranges from 13.4 °C in February to 23.6 °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 22.3 and 25.8 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan14.0°13.3°14.8°cold
FebruaryFeb13.4°12.9°14.0°cold
MarchMar13.6°13.0°14.3°cold
AprilApr14.5°13.8°15.3°cold
MayMay16.9°15.9°18.0°cold
JuneJun20.5°19.0°21.9°refreshing
JulyJul22.4°20.9°24.3°refreshing
AugustAug23.6°22.3°25.8°pleasant
SeptemberSep22.1°20.1°23.4°refreshing
OctoberOct19.9°18.7°20.9°fresh
NovemberNov17.5°16.5°18.5°fresh
DecemberDec15.4°14.3°16.3°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Sanary-sur-Mer

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

Per year
2,910 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 12.1 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.3 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 57 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.3 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Sanary-sur-Mer, 57 % of the day.

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.

Sun protection

UV index in Sanary-sur-Mer

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 Sanary-sur-Mer: 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
674 mm on 82 days
Wettest month
Nov · 111 mm
Driest month
Jul · 13 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 92 mm

In October, Sanary-sur-Mer has about 8 rainy days with 92 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Sanary-sur-Mer

How breezy and how cloudy Sanary-sur-Mer 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
24 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 26 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 21 km/h
OctoberWind 23 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Sanary-sur-Mer typically peaks at 23 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, and here it gets there all year.

Clouds

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

Year average
42 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 23 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 51 %
OctoberCloud cover 49 %Sunshine 6.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Sanary-sur-Mer: variable cloud, with about 6.3 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 Sanary-sur-Mer

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

Hot days a year
14 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 20 °C

In October, Sanary-sur-Mer has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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 Sanary-sur-Mer

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°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • muggy month (10+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in February (6°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, 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 20°Night 15°Sea 20°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2012°6°14.0°4.9 h866
FebruaryFeb2612°6°13.4°6.1 h751
MarchMar3115°8°13.6°7.5 h751
AprilApr3117°10°14.5°8.3 h854
MayMay4621°14°16.9°9.6 h750
JuneJun8625°18°20.5°11.4 h528
JulyJul9428°21°22.4°12.1 h313
AugustAug9928°21°23.6°10.9 h318
SeptemberSep8524°18°22.1°8.7 h661
OctoberOct4120°15°19.9°6.3 h892
NovemberNov1915°10°17.5°5.0 h11111
DecemberDec1912°7°15.4°4.6 h979

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

43.12° N, 5.80° E · 9 m · Europe/Paris

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Sanary-sur-Mer

The best time to visit Sanary-sur-Mer is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from July 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 111 mm of precipitation.

Sanary-sur-Mer through the seasons

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

Sanary-sur-Mer in spring

Mar – May

36

Poor

  • 15–21 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 9 h of sun a day
  • 23 rainy days in all

Sanary-sur-Mer in summer

Jun – Aug

93

Excellent

  • 25–28 °C by day
  • Sea 22 °C
  • 12 h of sun a day
  • 10 rainy days in all

Sanary-sur-Mer in autumn

Sep – Nov

48

Fair

  • 15–24 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 25 rainy days in all

Sanary-sur-Mer in winter

Dec – Feb

22

Poor

  • 12 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 24 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sanary-sur-Mer 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 Sanary-sur-Mer

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

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August has the better holiday weather in Sanary-sur-Mer: score 99 against 41. In August, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in August. August has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in August.

October vs. August, Sanary-sur-Mer
MonthOctoberAugust
Weather score4199better
Day high20°28°
Night low15°21°
Sea19.9°23.6°
Sunshine6.3 h10.9 hbetter
Rainy days83better
Rainfall92 mm18 mmbetter
Muggy days1better14

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jul – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Sanary-sur-Mer month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

20January12° · Sea 14° · 5 h

In January, Sanary-sur-Mer is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sanary-sur-Mer.

Sanary-sur-Mer in January
26February12° · Sea 13° · 6 h

In February, Sanary-sur-Mer is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sanary-sur-Mer.

Sanary-sur-Mer in February
31March15° · Sea 14° · 8 h

In March, Sanary-sur-Mer 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 7 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sanary-sur-Mer.

Sanary-sur-Mer in March
31April17° · Sea 15° · 8 h

In April, Sanary-sur-Mer is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sanary-sur-Mer.

Sanary-sur-Mer in April
46May21° · Sea 17° · 10 h

In May, Sanary-sur-Mer is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Sanary-sur-Mer.

Sanary-sur-Mer in May
86June25° · Sea 21° · 11 h

In June, Sanary-sur-Mer is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanary-sur-Mer.

Sanary-sur-Mer in June
94July28° · Sea 22° · 12 h

In July, Sanary-sur-Mer is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 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 Sanary-sur-Mer.

Sanary-sur-Mer in July
99August28° · Sea 24° · 11 h

In August, Sanary-sur-Mer is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanary-sur-Mer.

Sanary-sur-Mer in August
85September24° · Sea 22° · 9 h

In September, Sanary-sur-Mer is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanary-sur-Mer.

Sanary-sur-Mer in September
41October20° · Sea 20° · 6 h

In October, Sanary-sur-Mer is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 92 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sanary-sur-Mer.

Sanary-sur-Mer in October
19November15° · Sea 18° · 5 h

In November, Sanary-sur-Mer is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 111 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sanary-sur-Mer.

Sanary-sur-Mer in November
19December12° · Sea 15° · 5 h

In December, Sanary-sur-Mer is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sanary-sur-Mer.

Sanary-sur-Mer in December
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Sanary-sur-Mer vs. Toulon

In October the holiday weather in Sanary-sur-Mer and Toulon is about equally good (score 41 vs. 41). During the day it is about as warm in Toulon as in Sanary-sur-Mer. The sea is about equally warm.

Sanary-sur-Mer vs. Toulon, in October
in OctoberSanary-sur-MerToulon
Holiday score4141
Daytime high20°20°
Sea20°20°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days88
Best timeJun – SepApr – Oct

Through the year

OctoberSanary-sur-Mer 20°Toulon 20°
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France in October: the best places

In October, Sanary-sur-Mer ranks 21 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. 5Perpignan21°82
  6. 6Arles21°81
  7. 7Orange20°81
  8. 8Grasse19°80
  9. 21Sanary-sur-MerThis page20°20°41
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Planning a trip to Sanary-sur-Mer

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Sanary-sur-Mer 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.

Sanary-sur-Mer has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    31

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 8.1 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    54

    Fair

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 10.0 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    97

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 11.3 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    41

    Fair

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 6.3 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    20

    Poor

    • 12 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 4.8 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 45 min
Distance
1,040 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 Sanary-sur-Mer

When is the best time to visit Sanary-sur-Mer?

The best time to visit Sanary-sur-Mer 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 Sanary-sur-Mer?

The sea temperature in Sanary-sur-Mer ranges from 13.4 °C in February to 23.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

Can you swim in Sanary-sur-Mer in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.9 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.

What is the warmest month in Sanary-sur-Mer?

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 Sanary-sur-Mer?

The wettest month is November with 111 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 13 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Sanary-sur-Mer get?

Sanary-sur-Mer gets around 2,910 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.1 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Sanary-sur-Mer in?

Sanary-sur-Mer uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Sanary-sur-Mer?

A nonstop flight from London to Sanary-sur-Mer takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,040 km.

Which school holidays are best for Sanary-sur-Mer?

Sanary-sur-Mer has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 31, May half-term 54, Summer holidays 97, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 20.

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