Climate guide for Saint-Tropez, France

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About Saint-Tropez

Saint-Tropez grew from a fishing village into a summer fixture of the French Riviera, with a harbour full of yachts below the old citadel and the narrow lanes of La Ponche. The Musée de l'Annonciade holds a strong collection of modern painting, and Pampelonne and its beach clubs stretch east. Port Grimaud and Ramatuelle fill the coast. July and August are busiest; June and September give warm water with fewer people, and the town is quietest from November to March.

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Did you know?

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Travel Tips

01Ferry from Sainte-Maxime or Cannes
Avoid summer coastal traffic jams on D98A by arriving via passenger ferry (Les Bateaux Verts) directly into Saint-Tropez harbor.
02Place des Lices Pétanque Watching
Enjoy coffee under giant plane trees at Place des Lices while locals play traditional Provençal pétanque games.
03Tarte Tropézienne Pastry
Sample original Tarte Tropézienne — a soft brioche filled with a blend of two rich creams, created for Brigitte Bardot in 1955.

Things to do in Saint-Tropez

Saint-Tropez, France. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Saint-Tropez: the short answer

Plan Saint-Tropez for July, with August, June close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: July averages 25°C with 10 mm of rain and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are November, December. If budget matters more than perfect weather, March is the strongest of the low-rate months at 5.8/10.

Across the year Saint-Tropez swings from 9°C in January to 25°C in July, a 16-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 10 mm in July to 110 mm in October. In short, Saint-Tropez is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 5.9 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (25°C). Coolest: January (9°C). Driest: July (10 mm). Wettest: October (110 mm).

Saint-Tropez month by month

January in Saint-Tropez: expect compromises

Hardest · 4.8/10

Expect 9°C (48°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 70 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 4.8/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Saint-Tropez — 5.2 points higher on the same scale.

February in Saint-Tropez — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 5.2/10

Expect 10°C (50°F) in February. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 55 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 5.2/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Saint-Tropez — 4.8 points higher on the same scale.

March in Saint-Tropez — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.8/10

March averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 50 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.8/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? July scores 4.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

April in Saint-Tropez — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.7/10

Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 60 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.5 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 5.7/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Saint-Tropez — 4.3 points higher on the same scale.

May in Saint-Tropez — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 7.6/10

May averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 40 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.8 daylight hours.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

Flexible dates? July scores 2.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

June is one of the strongest months in Saint-Tropez (3rd)

Best window · 9.6/10

With 22°C (72°F) on average, June delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

With around 25 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Saint-Tropez at 9.6/10 (3rd of 12), just behind July at 10/10.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

July in Saint-Tropez tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 10/10

With 25°C (77°F) on average, July delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

At just 10 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Saint-Tropez at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

August is one of the strongest months in Saint-Tropez (2nd)

Best window · 10/10

August averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 15 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14 daylight hours.

A 10/10 puts this among the year's best months in Saint-Tropez (2nd of 12); only July scores higher, at 10/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

September is one of the strongest months in Saint-Tropez (4th)

Best window · 8.8/10

September averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 65 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 hours of daylight.

A 8.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Saint-Tropez (4th of 12); only July scores higher, at 10/10.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

October in Saint-Tropez — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.8/10

Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

110 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 5.8/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Saint-Tropez — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.

November in Saint-Tropez: expect compromises

Hardest · 4.1/10

Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

105 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.

That is 4.1/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Saint-Tropez — 5.9 points higher on the same scale.

December in Saint-Tropez — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.5/10

December averages 10°C (50°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 75 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.2 hours of daylight.

It scores 4.5/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? July scores 5.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Saint-Tropez, France?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Saint-Tropez are July, August, June. July is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 10.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Saint-Tropez year-round?
Saint-Tropez has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 9°C in January to 25°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 4.1 and 10.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Saint-Tropez?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Saint-Tropez are November (4.1/10), December (4.5/10), January (4.8/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Saint-Tropez?
October is the wettest month in Saint-Tropez, averaging about 110 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 10 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Saint-Tropez?
July sees the most sun in Saint-Tropez, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Saint-Tropez a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Saint-Tropez is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (July, August, June) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Saint-Tropez calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Saint-Tropez: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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