When to go · Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, month by month
The best months for Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port: May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: November–March (Napoleon route closed).9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 14 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: November–March (Napoleon route closed).10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: November–March (Napoleon route closed).13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 11 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (May–June, September–October). Across France: Spring in Paris and the Loire; Easter school holidays add crowds for two weeks.15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 13 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayGreatInside Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port's best window: May–June, September–October.18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 12 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port's best window: May–June, September–October.22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 10 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (May–June, September–October). Across France: Hot; coast, Provence and mountains full from mid-month; Bastille Day in Paris. Book TGV and beds early.23 °C (73 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 9 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (May–June, September–October). Across France: Peak French holiday: coasts and Alps packed, small Paris restaurants closed, motorway jams on Saturdays (the grands départs).24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 9 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGreatInside Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port's best window: May–June, September–October.22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 11 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port's best window: May–June, September–October.18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 13 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: November–March (Napoleon route closed).13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 14 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: November–March (Napoleon route closed).10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 15 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, side by side.
Verdict
May: Great
Jun: Great
Daytime high
May: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Jun: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
May: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Jun: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
May: 12
Jun: 10 (better)
Crowds
May: Medium
Jun: High
Prices
May: Medium
Jun: High
Festivals listed
May: 1
Jun: 0
May: Inside Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port's best window: May–June, September–October.
June: Inside Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port's best window: May–June, September–October.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.