Climate Insights for Saint-Raphaël

The climate in Saint-Raphaël is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 790mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 154mm of rainfall. Saint-Raphaël is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 9°C. Light snow can occur between February and December.

Saint-Raphaël sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 27°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Saint-Raphaël is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 790mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 154mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 16mm. That's 139mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between February and December, totalling around 5cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.

Saint-Raphaël is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Saint-Raphaël, which began on March 20, 2026. Saint-Raphaël is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit Saint-Raphaël is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 33mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Saint-Raphaël based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.