When is the best time to go to Saintes

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Saintes, France. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Saintes weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Saintes are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Saintes January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 88mm 3hrs 10.3hrs

The climate in Saintes during January can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Saintes for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Saintes and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Saintes with around 88mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Saintes February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 75mm 4.2hrs 11.4hrs

February in Saintes is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Saintes for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Saintes and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Saintes with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Saintes March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 65mm 5.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Saintes is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Saintes for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Saintes and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Saintes with around 65mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Saintes April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 61mm 7.1hrs 14.5hrs

Saintes's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Saintes.

April is in the spring in Saintes and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Saintes with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Saintes weather in April »

May

Saintes May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 67mm 7.6hrs 16hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Saintes and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Saintes.

May is in the spring in Saintes and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Saintes with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Saintes weather in May »

June

Saintes June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 56mm 9.1hrs 10.3hrs

The climate in Saintes during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Saintes, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Saintes and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Saintes with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Saintes weather in June »

July

Saintes July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 46mm 10hrs 11.4hrs

July in Saintes is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Saintes, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Saintes and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Saintes with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Saintes weather in July »

August

Saintes August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 61mm 9.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Saintes is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Saintes, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Saintes and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Saintes with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Saintes weather in August »

September

Saintes September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 73mm 7.6hrs 14.5hrs

Saintes's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Saintes, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Saintes and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Saintes with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Saintes weather in September »

October

Saintes October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 79mm 5.8hrs 16hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Saintes and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Saintes.

October is in the fall / autumn in Saintes and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Saintes with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Saintes weather in October »

November

Saintes November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 98mm 3.8hrs 10.3hrs

The climate in Saintes during November can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Saintes for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Saintes and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Saintes with around 98mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Saintes weather in November »

December

Saintes December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 94mm 2.9hrs 11.4hrs

December in Saintes is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Saintes for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Saintes and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Saintes with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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Saintes weather stats

Saintes weather statistics
Hottest month: July 24.8°C 76.6°F
Driest month: July 46mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: July 10hrs
Coldest month: January 8.5°C 47.3°F
Wettest month: November 98mm 3.9ins
Warmest sea: August 21.1°C 70°F
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