Sainte-Maxime — VanSky 44 (Acceptable)

Small town · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Coastal city

30° Partly cloudy

VanSky

Acceptable

Comfortable days: 1 of 7 Best window: Fr–Su

Feels like

35°C

Wind

18 km/h

Precip

Humidity

69%

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VanSky index for Sainte-Maxime, France — 44 out of 100 (Acceptable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind, solar output and water temperature. Refreshed several times a day.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Sainte-Maxime, France — VanSky 44 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #1013 of 1026 cities in the country (as of 21 July 2026). Temperature 38°C, wind 18 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy. Water temperature 27°C.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

23°C

Night temperature

Solar

2.9 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 14h

Driving

18 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 36)

Water

100

27°C

Water temperature • waves 0.2 m / 2.7s

swell: 0.2 m / 2.9s • wind wave: 0.08 m

Condensation

High

69%

Humidity level • Dew point 23.5°C very muggy

Awning

Caution

36 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Fair

40 AQI

PM2.5: 9.4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

21.07

day

38°

night

23°

solar

2.9 kWh

wind

18 km/h

gusts 36 км/ч

VanSky 45

comfort

22.07

day

31°

night

23°

solar

2.9 kWh

wind

15 km/h

gusts 29 км/ч

VanSky 58

comfort

23.07

day

39°

night

20°

solar

3.1 kWh

wind

15 km/h

gusts 29 км/ч

VanSky 35

comfort

24.07

day

31°

night

20°

solar

3 kWh

wind

17 km/h

gusts 32 км/ч

VanSky 58

comfort

25.07

day

30°

night

22°

solar

2.5 kWh

wind

24 km/h

gusts 46 км/ч

VanSky 65

comfort

26.07

day

34°

night

22°

solar

3.1 kWh

wind

28 km/h

gusts 55 км/ч

VanSky 58

comfort

27.07

day

35°

night

24°

solar

3.1 kWh

wind

22 km/h

gusts 45 км/ч

VanSky 35

comfort

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Today's output

Peak hours

7.2h

sunny 14h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Gusts up to 35.6 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
Extreme heat (37.6°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
Sea temperature is 27°C — great conditions for swimming and coastal camping.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Fair

Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.

PM2.5

9.4

μg/m³

Good

Dust

μg/m³

Good

Pollen

gr/m³

Good

Grass: 7.2

Coastal conditions

Water temperature

27°C

Wave height

0.2 m

Calm

Wave period

2.7 sec

VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal

60–79 Comfortable

40–59 Acceptable

20–39 Challenging

0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

Thermal comfort 35%
Sunshine 25%
Precipitation 25%
Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in France

Sainte-Maxime ranks 900 of 1026 cities. Country average VanSky — 87.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Sainte-Maxime?

The weekly VanSky index for Sainte-Maxime is 44 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.

What is the solar panel output in Sainte-Maxime?

Solar panel output data for Sainte-Maxime is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.

How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Sainte-Maxime?

The index for Sainte-Maxime is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

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