SeasonMapSaint-Tropez weather in August
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August in Saint-Tropez: hot, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Saint-Tropez · #96 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Saint-Tropez in August
Other months in Saint-Tropez
Saint-Tropez's forum calls mid-July warm, afternoons approaching 30°C with moderate humidity, but the real story is the crowds — traffic and parking become genuinely difficult by mid-month as the village fills up through late August. Regulars suggest early June as a quieter, slightly cooler alternative for anyone prioritizing ease of getting around over guaranteed heat.
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Saint-Tropez climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 31°C / 89°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 69°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Sea temperature | 24°C / 75°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 19 mm / 0.7 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 63% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 60 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Saint-Tropez in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsThe August crush, Summer holidays in France, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Saint-Tropez's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherSaint-Tropez's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Saint-Tropez in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Sea warm enough to swim
10 Jun – 5 Oct · usuallyThe gulf is swimmable from June into early October. Pampelonne is the name everyone knows; the small coves on the coastal path east of town are where you can put a towel down in August.
- Holiday
The August crush
10 Jul – 31 AugSchool holidaysCrowdedBook earlyOne road in, and in August it can take an hour to cover the last few kilometres of it. The boat from Sainte-Maxime is the way round it, and dinner anywhere in the port is a booking made in spring. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Saint-Tropez — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Saint-Tropez in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Saint-Tropez?
- August in Saint-Tropez: hot, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Saint-Tropez on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Saint-Tropez in August?
- In August, Saint-Tropez averages a daily high of 31.4°C and a low of 20.4°C, with about 18.8 mm of rain over roughly 2.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Saint-Tropez in August?
- Saint-Tropez has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 60 in August.
Other months in Saint-Tropez
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Similar destinations in Western Europe — August
Within 300 km: Cannes' Festival d'Art Pyrotechnique around 4 Jul – 24 Aug, and Monaco's Fireworks competition around 10 Jul – 20 Aug.