Best time to visit Saint-Tropez
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Saint-Tropez (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Saint-Tropez's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5–13 | 9 | 6 | 81 | 13.5 | 67% | 21 | 168 | 1 | Quiet | 7 |
| Feb | 7–14 | 11 | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 65% | 23 | 177 | 2 | Quiet | 8 |
| Mar | 7–15 | 12 | 7 | 75 | 10.7 | 60% | 23 | 222 | 4 | Quiet | 8 |
| Apr | 9–18 | 15 | 7 | 79 | 11.3 | 56% | 22 | 251 | 5 | Quiet | 9 |
| May | 14–22 | 21 | 7 | 74 | 10.6 | 58% | 20 | 280 | 6 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jun | 18–27 | 27 | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 54% | 19 | 305 | 7 | Quiet | 10 |
| Jul | 21–31 | 31 | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 47% | 19 | 330 | 8 | Quiet | 7 |
| Aug | 21–31 | 31 | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 45% | 19 | 293 | 7 | Peak | 7 |
| Sep | 17–26 | 25 | 7 | 71 | 10.1 | 54% | 21 | 239 | 5 | Moderate | 9 |
| Oct | 14–21 | 20 | 9 | 121 | 13.4 | 65% | 20 | 202 | 3 | Quiet | 8 |
| Nov | 10–17 | 14 | 9 | 101 | 11.2 | 65% | 22 | 170 | 2 | Quiet | 8 |
| Dec | 6–13 | 11 | 8 | 106 | 13.3 | 69% | 21 | 159 | 1 | Quiet | 7 |
UV Index in Saint-Tropez by Month
UV index in Saint-Tropez peaks at 8 (very high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in December. July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
June
10/1018–27°C · 6 rain days (54h) · 305 sun hours · 54% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
September
9/1017–26°C · 7 rain days (71h) · 239 sun hours · 54% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
May
9/1014–22°C (feels 21°C) · 7 rain days (74h) · 280 sun hours · 58% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
7/105–13°C (feels 9°C) · 6 rain days (81h) · 168 sun hours · 67% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
8/107–14°C (feels 11°C) · 6 rain days (63h) · 177 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
March
8/107–15°C (feels 12°C) · 7 rain days (75h) · 222 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
April
9/109–18°C (feels 15°C) · 7 rain days (79h) · 251 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
July
7/1021–31°C · 2 rain days (11h) · 330 sun hours · 47% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high)
August
7/1021–31°C · 2 rain days (25h) · 293 sun hours · 45% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
October
8/1014–21°C · 9 rain days (121h) · 202 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
November
8/1010–17°C (feels 14°C) · 9 rain days (101h) · 170 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
December
7/106–13°C (feels 11°C) · 8 rain days (106h) · 159 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Saint-Tropez
When is the best time to visit Saint-Tropez?
June is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 18–27°C (6 rainy days). The top three months by score are June, September, May.
What is the worst time to visit Saint-Tropez?
December is the lowest-scoring month (7/10). Typical conditions: 6–13°C (8 rainy days).
Is Saint-Tropez too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Saint-Tropez?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Saint-Tropez have good weather but fewer tourists?
June (climate 10/10, crowd index 0) and April (climate 9/10, crowd index 0) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Saint-Tropez by month?
UV peaks at 8 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 4, Apr 5, May 6, Jun 7, Jul 8, Aug 7, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 2, Dec 1. July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Saint-Tropez in July?
July is the peak UV month in Saint-Tropez, with a daily-peak UV index of 8 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Saint-Tropez on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 7 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 8 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: April, June, August, September. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Saint-Tropez bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 1 month: February. The worst month is February with a typical-day mean of 10 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 19 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.