Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume weather in September
In September, Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume sees average daytime highs of 24°C and overnight lows near 13°C, with 73 mm of rain across 7.3 wet days and about 12.3 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 26°C in the first days to 22°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 54% of the time in September, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 hours at the start of September to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume's 4th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 24°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 13°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 73 mm
- 7.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 18 min
- 6:22 AM – 6:40 PM
- Cloud cover
- 40%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.75 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.5
- out of 10
Temperature in September
Highs ease over the month, from about 26°C in the first days to 22°C by the end.
A typical September day in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume reaches about 24°C in the afternoon and slips back to 13°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 20°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs about 4°C cooler than August and about 5°C warmer than October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg low (°C) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 15 |
| 2 | 27 | 15 |
| 3 | 26 | 15 |
| 4 | 26 | 15 |
| 5 | 26 | 15 |
| 6 | 26 | 15 |
| 7 | 26 | 15 |
| 8 | 26 | 14 |
| 9 | 25 | 14 |
| 10 | 25 | 14 |
| 11 | 25 | 14 |
| 12 | 25 | 14 |
| 13 | 25 | 14 |
| 14 | 25 | 14 |
| 15 | 24 | 14 |
| 16 | 24 | 13 |
| 17 | 24 | 13 |
| 18 | 24 | 13 |
| 19 | 24 | 13 |
| 20 | 24 | 13 |
| 21 | 23 | 13 |
| 22 | 23 | 13 |
| 23 | 23 | 13 |
| 24 | 23 | 12 |
| 25 | 23 | 12 |
| 26 | 23 | 12 |
| 27 | 22 | 12 |
| 28 | 22 | 12 |
| 29 | 22 | 12 |
| 30 | 22 | 12 |
How September really feels in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume
Once humidity and wind are folded in, September averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
September sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 4th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10° / 1° | 55 | 7.3 | 0.8 | 9.1 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 12° / 2° | 46 | 6.2 | 0.8 | 10.2 | 3.3 |
| Mar | 15° / 4° | 48 | 6.9 | 0.1 | 11.6 | 5.0 |
| Apr | 18° / 7° | 70 | 9.8 | 0.1 | 13.2 | 5.8 |
| May | 22° / 11° | 63 | 8.2 | 0 | 14.5 | 7.0 |
| Jun | 26° / 15° | 41 | 5.9 | 0 | 15.2 | 7.6 |
| Jul | 29° / 17° | 22 | 4 | 0 | 14.9 | 6.9 |
| Aug | 29° / 17° | 25 | 4.3 | 0 | 13.8 | 6.9 |
| Sep | 24° / 13° | 73 | 7.3 | 0 | 12.3 | 7.5 |
| Oct | 20° / 10° | 95 | 8.8 | 0 | 10.8 | 6.5 |
| Nov | 14° / 5° | 106 | 9.8 | 0.2 | 9.5 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 11° / 2° | 64 | 7.3 | 0.4 | 8.8 | 2.9 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 54% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 30%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 |
| Cloudier (%) | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76 | 24 |
| 2 | 76 | 24 |
| 3 | 75 | 25 |
| 4 | 75 | 25 |
| 5 | 75 | 25 |
| 6 | 75 | 25 |
| 7 | 74 | 26 |
| 8 | 74 | 26 |
| 9 | 74 | 26 |
| 10 | 73 | 27 |
| 11 | 73 | 27 |
| 12 | 72 | 28 |
| 13 | 72 | 28 |
| 14 | 72 | 28 |
| 15 | 70 | 30 |
| 16 | 70 | 30 |
| 17 | 70 | 30 |
| 18 | 70 | 30 |
| 19 | 69 | 31 |
| 20 | 68 | 32 |
| 21 | 68 | 32 |
| 22 | 68 | 32 |
| 23 | 67 | 33 |
| 24 | 66 | 34 |
| 25 | 66 | 34 |
| 26 | 66 | 34 |
| 27 | 65 | 35 |
| 28 | 64 | 36 |
| 29 | 63 | 37 |
| 30 | 63 | 37 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume gets around 73 mm of rain over 7.3 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 24% and peaks near 28% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 18 |
| 2 | 18 |
| 3 | 18 |
| 4 | 19 |
| 5 | 19 |
| 6 | 20 |
| 7 | 20 |
| 8 | 21 |
| 9 | 22 |
| 10 | 22 |
| 11 | 23 |
| 12 | 23 |
| 13 | 24 |
| 14 | 24 |
| 15 | 25 |
| 16 | 25 |
| 17 | 26 |
| 18 | 26 |
| 19 | 26 |
| 20 | 27 |
| 21 | 27 |
| 22 | 27 |
| 23 | 27 |
| 24 | 27 |
| 25 | 28 |
| 26 | 28 |
| 27 | 28 |
| 28 | 28 |
| 29 | 28 |
| 30 | 28 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the dry band about 54% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 |
| Comfortable (%) | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Humid (%) | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Muggy (%) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 27 | 23 | 5 |
| 2 | 46 | 28 | 22 | 4 |
| 3 | 47 | 28 | 21 | 4 |
| 4 | 48 | 29 | 20 | 3 |
| 5 | 49 | 29 | 19 | 3 |
| 6 | 49 | 29 | 19 | 3 |
| 7 | 50 | 29 | 19 | 2 |
| 8 | 50 | 29 | 19 | 2 |
| 9 | 50 | 29 | 19 | 2 |
| 10 | 51 | 29 | 19 | 1 |
| 11 | 51 | 29 | 19 | 1 |
| 12 | 51 | 29 | 19 | 1 |
| 13 | 51 | 29 | 19 | 1 |
| 14 | 51 | 29 | 19 | 1 |
| 15 | 52 | 29 | 18 | 1 |
| 16 | 54 | 28 | 18 | 0 |
| 17 | 55 | 28 | 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 55 | 28 | 17 | 0 |
| 19 | 56 | 28 | 16 | 0 |
| 20 | 57 | 28 | 15 | 0 |
| 21 | 58 | 28 | 14 | 0 |
| 22 | 59 | 28 | 13 | 0 |
| 23 | 60 | 28 | 12 | 0 |
| 24 | 60 | 28 | 12 | 0 |
| 25 | 61 | 28 | 11 | 0 |
| 26 | 62 | 28 | 10 | 0 |
| 27 | 63 | 28 | 9 | 0 |
| 28 | 63 | 29 | 8 | 0 |
| 29 | 63 | 29 | 8 | 0 |
| 30 | 64 | 29 | 7 | 0 |
Wind in September
Winds average 10 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 13 hours at the start of September to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 84 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:05 AM to 6:38 AM, and sunset from 7:08 PM to 6:13 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:38 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:08 | 7:06 | 7:04 | 7:02 | 7:00 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:55 | 6:53 | 6:51 | 6:49 | 6:47 | 6:45 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:40 | 6:38 | 6:36 | 6:34 | 6:32 | 6:30 | 6:28 | 6:26 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:21 | 6:19 | 6:17 | 6:15 | 6:13 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.0 | 6:05 | 7:08 |
| 2 | 13.0 | 6:06 | 7:06 |
| 3 | 12.9 | 6:07 | 7:04 |
| 4 | 12.9 | 6:08 | 7:02 |
| 5 | 12.8 | 6:09 | 7:00 |
| 6 | 12.8 | 6:11 | 6:58 |
| 7 | 12.7 | 6:12 | 6:57 |
| 8 | 12.7 | 6:13 | 6:55 |
| 9 | 12.6 | 6:14 | 6:53 |
| 10 | 12.6 | 6:15 | 6:51 |
| 11 | 12.5 | 6:16 | 6:49 |
| 12 | 12.5 | 6:17 | 6:47 |
| 13 | 12.4 | 6:19 | 6:45 |
| 14 | 12.4 | 6:20 | 6:43 |
| 15 | 12.3 | 6:21 | 6:42 |
| 16 | 12.3 | 6:22 | 6:40 |
| 17 | 12.2 | 6:23 | 6:38 |
| 18 | 12.2 | 6:24 | 6:36 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:26 | 6:34 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 6:27 | 6:32 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:28 | 6:30 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:28 |
| 23 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:26 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:24 |
| 25 | 11.8 | 6:33 | 6:23 |
| 26 | 11.8 | 6:34 | 6:21 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 6:35 | 6:19 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 6:36 | 6:17 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 6:37 | 6:15 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 6:38 | 6:13 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 4.75 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.62 kWh/m² to a high of 7.32 kWh/m² in July across the year — September's 4.75 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.0 | Moderate |
Is September a good time to visit Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is one of the better times to visit Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 13°C. Worth packing: light clothes and sun protection. About 7 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume in September
The nearest coast averages about 22°C in September — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 36 km away) is warmest in August at about 23°C and coldest in February near 13°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 19 to Oct 8 — about 3.7 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 15 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Cool | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Bracing |
| Feb | 13 | Bracing |
| Mar | 13 | Bracing |
| Apr | 14 | Bracing |
| May | 17 | Cool |
| Jun | 20 | Cool |
| Jul | 22 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 23 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 22 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 20 | Cool |
| Nov | 17 | Cool |
| Dec | 15 | Cool |
UV index in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 5 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume peaks around July 16 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 5 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume is worst in March — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 16 | Moderate |
| Apr | 15 | Moderate |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 12 | Moderate |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 12 | Moderate |
Where is Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume?
Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume sits at 43.4°N, 5.9°E, 312 m above sea level, in France. The nearest listed city is Brignoles, 17 km away.
Topography around Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 337 m around an average of 336 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 963 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,923 m.
The land around Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume is covered by trees (58%) within 3 km, trees (77%) within 16 km, and trees (51%) and water (29%) within 80 km.
France travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 77% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $48,986
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 100%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 5.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 539
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume (43.4481°, 5.8608°, elevation 312 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).