St-Tropez
A harbor town on the French Riviera known for its yachts, the roughly five kilometers of Pampelonne beaches and the view from the Citadelle. Go for beach days and people-watching.
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St-Tropez is a commune on the French Riviera in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, in southern France. It sits on a small peninsula that closes the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, with the Massif des Maures behind it. The town is about 68 kilometers west of Nice and about 104 kilometers east of Marseille. The Vieux Port and its lighthouse form the center of town, and the Citadelle on the hill above the old village has views over the town, the gulf and the massif.
People come for the harbor, Pampelonne bay south of town and a glamorous reputation shaped since the 1950s by French New Wave artists, yé-yé singers and jet-setters. Pampelonne has about five kilometers of beaches with beach huts, watersports and beach clubs. Summer is the peak season, when the town swells and the roads fill up, so the best time for a quieter visit is spring or early autumn. Plan at least two days for the harbor, the Citadelle and one beach day.
St-Tropez in five
- Take the boat from Sainte-MaximeIn season a short ferry crosses the bay and avoids the road jams. Check the operator and the last return.
- Do not drive in July and AugustThe only road onto the peninsula backs up in summer, and parking is scarce. Come early, go by boat or choose shoulder months.
- Visit the village before the beach clubsThe harbor, the citadel and the Place des Lices market are the free draw. Beach clubs on Pampelonne are priced for a splash; bring a towel and a plan.
- Choose the shoulder seasonMay, June and September have warm water and open restaurants without the peak crowds.Luberon
Things to do in St-Tropez
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Need to know
- Airport
- Nice (NCE) or Toulon–Hyères (TLN)
- Getting there
- Bus from Saint-Raphaël or Hyères; ferry from Sainte-Maxime in season
- Getting around
- On foot in the village; buses and bikes to the beaches
- Best base
- The village, or Ramatuelle for quieter nights
- Time needed
- A day; 2–3 for beaches
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh13°Low7°Mild, quietJanuaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 62 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh14°Low8°Mild, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 67 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- MarchClear7 rainy daysHigh15°Low9°MildMarchClear
Good
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 86 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- AprilClear7 rainy daysHigh18°Low11°Spring, calmAprilClear
Good
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 74 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, calm
- MayClear8 rainy daysHigh21°Low14°WarmMayClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 65 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- JuneClear5 rainy daysHigh26°Low19°Hot, beachesJuneClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 29 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, beaches
- JulyClear2 rainy daysHigh30°Low22°Hot, packedJulyClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 11 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, packed
- AugustClear3 rainy daysHigh30°Low22°Hot, packedAugustClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 18 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, packed
- SeptemberClear6 rainy daysHigh25°Low19°Warm, calmSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 56 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calm
- OctoberClear9 rainy daysHigh21°Low15°MildOctoberClear
Good
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 140 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- NovemberClear10 rainy daysHigh16°Low11°Cool, wetNovemberClear
Mixed
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 136 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, wet
- DecemberClear8 rainy daysHigh14°Low8°Cool, quietDecemberClear
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 109 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
Average daily high and low in St-Tropez, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in St-Tropez
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 10°
- Humidity
- 55%
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Côte d'Azur
09:47 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today18°10°0%Monday: Clear. High 18°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue18°11°0%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed17°16°65%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 65%.
- Thu17°13°38%Thursday: Rain. High 17°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 38%.
- Fri15°10°50%Friday: Rain. High 15°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 50%.
- Sat16°6°15%Saturday: Fog. High 16°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 15%.
- Sun15°6°34%Sunday: Cloudy. High 15°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 34%.
Updated 09:31 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Every year
- Feb–MarFête du CitronMenton, a day trip
- Feb–MarNice CarnivalNice, a day trip
- JulNice Jazz FestivalNice, a day trip
- JulJazz à JuanAntibes, a day trip
Before you go to St-Tropez
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Rules for St-Tropez, checked
- Check passport validity and Schengen short-stay rules on the France-Diplomatie website before you fly.
- The EU emergency number 112 works across France.
- In town, nude or topless bathing is accepted only at designated beaches. Topless sunbathing is normal on most Pampelonne beaches.
- The Sentier des Douaniers coast path must stay open to walkers, with at least three meters of passage past private property built after 1976.
Plan around St-Tropez
Riviera towns from Menton to St-Tropez
Read the guideNice travel guideThe Riviera base with the main airport
Read the guideCannes travel guideFilm festival town, a coast drive east
Read the guideToulon travel guideA naval port and the nearest airport
Read the guideAll of FranceRegions, trains, entry rules and money for a France trip
Read the guideSt-Tropez FAQ
Is St-Tropez worth visiting?
Yes for a day or two, especially outside peak summer. The harbor and the beaches are the reason, and prices are high.
How do you get to St-Tropez without a car?
By bus from Saint-Raphaël or Hyères, or by ferry from Sainte-Maxime in season. There is no train station.
When is the best time to visit St-Tropez?
May, June and September for warm water and calmer roads. July and August are crowded and traffic is heavy.
Can you visit St-Tropez on a budget?
Yes if you stay away from beach clubs, picnic and visit outside peak months. A day by bus from Saint-Raphaël is cheaper than staying in the village.
How many days do you need in St-Tropez?
One day for the village and one beach. Two or three days if you want to explore the Pampelonne beaches and Ramatuelle.