Winter
Dec → Feb10 to 12°
nights 4 to 5°
- 12 rainy days · 93 mm
When is the best time to visit Saintes and the Saintonge?
- Jan10°not recommended
- Feb12°not recommended
- Mar15°not recommended
- Apr18°fair
- May22°recommended
- Jun26°recommended
- Jul28°recommended
- Aug28°fair
- Sep25°recommended
- Oct20°fair
- Nov15°not recommended
- Dec11°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Saintes and the Saintonge, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° | 4° | 99 mm | 13 d | |
| February | 12° | 4° | 81 mm | 11 d | |
| March | 15° | 6° | 85 mm | 12 d | |
| April | 18° | 7° | 55 mm | 8 d | |
| May | 22° | 11° | 75 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| June | 26° | 14° | 92 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| July | 28° | 15° | 27 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| August | 28° | 15° | 41 mm | 6 d | |
| September | 25° | 13° | 77 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| October | 20° | 10° | 93 mm | 11 d | |
| November | 15° | 7° | 94 mm | 12 d | |
| December | 11° | 5° | 100 mm | 13 d |
The four seasons in Saintes and the Saintonge, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Saintes) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May15 to 22°
nights 6 to 11°
- 10 rainy days · 72 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug26 to 28°
nights 14 to 15°
- 7 rainy days · 53 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov15 to 25°
nights 7 to 13°
- 11 rainy days · 88 mm
Book early for May to July and 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 Saintes and the Saintonge, 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 15h42 of daylight, in December 8h41, a difference of 7h.
9h03Jan
10h18Feb
11h46Mar
13h28Apr
14h54May
15h42Jun
15h22Jul
14h07Aug
12h28Sep
10h50Oct
9h24Nov
8h41Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Saintes" (45.75°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Saintes and the Saintonge, 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, November
- 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 recommended10°4° at night
- 99 mm · 13 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended12°4° at night
- 81 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended15°6° at night
- 85 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair18°7° at night
- 55 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended22°11° at night
- 75 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended26°14° at night
- 92 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended28°15° at night
- 27 mm · 6 d
High season, book early
August
Fair28°15° at night
- 41 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended25°13° at night
- 77 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair20°10° at night
- 93 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended15°7° at night
- 94 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended11°5° at night
- 100 mm · 13 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 10 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (99 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 12 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (81 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 15 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (85 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (55 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (75 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. 26 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (92 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. 28 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Rain stays light: 27 mm over 6 days. High season: book early.
August. 28 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Rain stays light: 41 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 25 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (77 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (93 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 15 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (94 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 11 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (100 mm). 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 Saintes and the Saintonge?
May to July and September: over these months, recorded highs range from 22 to 28 °C, with 9 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Saintes).
Which month should you avoid in Saintes and the Saintonge?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 100 mm over 13 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Saintes).
What is the hottest month in Saintes and the Saintonge?
July, with 28 °C on average in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Saintes).
What is the coldest month in Saintes and the Saintonge?
January, with 10 °C at best during the day and 4 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Saintes).
What is the driest month in Saintes and the Saintonge?
July: 27 mm over 6 days of rain, against 100 mm in December, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Saintes and the Saintonge?
The gap between day and night reaches 13 °C in July: 28 °C in the afternoon, 15 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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