January in Saint-Louis — the year's strongest window
Best window · 8.7/10January averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 19 sunny days and 11.1 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Saint-Louis at 8.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect 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.
February in Saint-Louis — the year's strongest window
Best window · 8.7/10February averages 25°C (76°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 22 sunny days and 11.5 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Saint-Louis at 8.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect 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.
March in Saint-Louis — reliably good (4th best month)
Good · 8.4/10March averages 25°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 11.9 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 8.4/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
April in Saint-Louis — reliably good (5th best month)
Good · 8/10April averages 27°C (80°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 12.4 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 8/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
May in Saint-Louis — reliably good (7th best month)
Good · 7.2/10May averages 28°C (83°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 12.7 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.2/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
June in Saint-Louis — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.9/10June averages 29°C (84°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 9 mm for the month, with about 29 sunny days and 12.9 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 6.9/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Saint-Louis — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.
July in Saint-Louis — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4.7/10July averages 29°C (84°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 129 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 26 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Saint-Louis — 4 points higher on the same scale.
August in Saint-Louis — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4.1/10August averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 76%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 160 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 27 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.1/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Saint-Louis — 4.6 points higher on the same scale.
September in Saint-Louis — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4.7/10September averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 119 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 25 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.7/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Saint-Louis — 4 points higher on the same scale.
October in Saint-Louis — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.6/10October averages 29°C (84°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Expect 28 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 24 sunny days and 11.6 daylight hours.
It scores 6.6/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Saint-Louis — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.
November in Saint-Louis — reliably good (6th best month)
Good · 7.8/10November averages 27°C (80°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 22 sunny days and 11.2 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.8/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
December in Saint-Louis — the year's strongest window
Best window · 8.6/10December averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rain is a non-issue at 3 mm for the month, with about 19 sunny days and 11.1 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Saint-Louis at 8.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect 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.
