Winter
Dec → Feb9 to 11°
nights 4 to 5°
- 13 rainy days · 66 mm
When is the best time to visit Saint-Malo and the Emerald Coast?
- Jan9°not recommended
- Feb11°not recommended
- Mar13°not recommended
- Apr15°fair
- May18°recommended
- Jun21°recommended
- Jul23°recommended
- Aug23°recommended
- Sep21°recommended
- Oct17°fair
- Nov13°not recommended
- Dec11°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Saint-Malo and the Emerald Coast, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | 4° | 70 mm | 13 d | |
| February | 11° | 4° | 51 mm | 11 d | |
| March | 13° | 5° | 48 mm | 12 d | |
| April | 15° | 6° | 49 mm | 9 d | |
| May | 18° | 9° | 46 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| June | 21° | 12° | 67 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| July | 23° | 14° | 36 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| August | 23° | 14° | 57 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| September | 21° | 12° | 66 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| October | 17° | 10° | 76 mm | 12 d | |
| November | 13° | 7° | 80 mm | 13 d | |
| December | 11° | 5° | 76 mm | 14 d |
The four seasons in Saint-Malo and the Emerald Coast, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Saint-Malo) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May13 to 18°
nights 5 to 9°
- 10 rainy days · 48 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug21 to 23°
nights 12 to 14°
- 8 rainy days · 53 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov13 to 21°
nights 7 to 12°
- 11 rainy days · 74 mm
Book early for May to September
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Saint-Malo and the Emerald Coast, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 16h07 of daylight, in December 8h18, a difference of 7h49.
8h42Jan
10h06Feb
11h44Mar
13h37Apr
15h13May
16h07Jun
15h45Jul
14h20Aug
12h30Sep
10h42Oct
9h06Nov
8h18Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Saint-Malo" (48.65°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Saint-Malo and the Emerald Coast, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended9°4° at night
- 70 mm · 13 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended11°4° at night
- 51 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended13°5° at night
- 48 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair15°6° at night
- 49 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended18°9° at night
- 46 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended21°12° at night
- 67 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended23°14° at night
- 36 mm · 7 d
High season, book early
August
Recommended23°14° at night
- 57 mm · 9 d
High season, book early
September
Recommended21°12° at night
- 66 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair17°10° at night
- 76 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended13°7° at night
- 80 mm · 13 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended11°5° at night
- 76 mm · 14 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 9 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (70 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 11 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (51 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 13 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (48 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 15 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (49 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (46 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (67 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 36 mm over 7 days. High season: book early.
August. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (57 mm). High season: book early.
September. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (66 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 17 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (76 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 13 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (80 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 11 °C at best, 5 °C at night. A very wet month, 76 mm of rain over 14 days. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Saint-Malo and the Emerald Coast?
May to September: over these months, recorded highs range from 18 to 23 °C, with 9 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Saint-Malo).
Which month should you avoid in Saint-Malo and the Emerald Coast?
November: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 80 mm over 13 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Saint-Malo).
What is the hottest month in Saint-Malo and the Emerald Coast?
July, with 23 °C on average in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Saint-Malo).
What is the coldest month in Saint-Malo and the Emerald Coast?
January, with 9 °C at best during the day and 4 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Saint-Malo).
What is the driest month in Saint-Malo and the Emerald Coast?
July: 36 mm over 7 days of rain, against 80 mm in November, the wettest month.
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