Sainte-Maxime, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Sainte-Maxime is a small city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 14,118. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

14,118 Population 448/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
31.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population14,118
Density448/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain31.6 in/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population14,118
Population Density448 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates43.3091°, 6.6385°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation31.6 inches (802 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sainte-Maxime

Sainte-Maxime is a small city in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 14,118. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Climate in Sainte-Maxime

Sainte-Maxime has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.2°C), the coldest is Jan (8.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 719 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.6°C / 47°F 2.9° / 14.9° 37.4
Feb 10.1°C / 50°F 3.2° / 17.4° 49.9
Mar 11°C / 52°F 4.2° / 19.1° 55.0
Apr 13.3°C / 56°F 5.5° / 20.7° 59.8
May 17.3°C / 63°F 10° / 24.5° 61.7
Jun 22.4°C / 72°F 15.3° / 30.7° 36.0
Jul 26.2°C / 79°F 18.8° / 34° 15.8
Aug 26.2°C / 79°F 19.1° / 34.1° 28.0
Sep 21.8°C / 71°F 13.8° / 29.9° 57.5
Oct 17.8°C / 64°F 12.1° / 24.9° 114.0
Nov 12.8°C / 55°F 5.2° / 20.3° 107.8
Dec 10°C / 50°F 4.3° / 16° 96.0
Sainte-Maxime enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above France avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area31.5 sq mi (81.6 km²)
Population Density448/sq mi
Coordinates43.3091°N, 6.6385°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,429 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 109 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 144 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 123 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 69 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 131 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 90 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 149 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 137 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 131 km
Nov 8, 1997 1 km WSW of Caprauna, Italy M4.1 138 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 139 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 68 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 131 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 130 km
Sep 1, 2003 1 km ESE of Valdieri, Italy M4.0 124 km
Apr 24, 1995 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.0 73 km
Jul 1, 2001 5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy M3.9 140 km
Aug 16, 1992 2 km N of Cartignano, Italy M3.9 143 km
Mar 25, 2005 1 km W of Valmala, Italy M3.9 148 km
Apr 15, 1990 25 km SSE of Bordighera, Italy M3.9 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) Meteorological 10.0 m 9 66 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m - 139 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological - - 103 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake - 650 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
December 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in

Sainte-Maxime has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 47°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Sainte-Maxime

9 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Siméon Fabre - - - -
École primaire Siméon Fabre - - - -
École Primaire la Pinède - - - -
Collège Berty Albrecht - - - -
Groupe scolaire Simon Fabre - - - -
École maternelle des Virgiles - - - -
École maternelle Simon Lorière - - - -
École primaire Simon Lorière - - - -
Collège de l'Assomption - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sainte-Maxime

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FM 80 FUNKY MUSIC 80's, disco MP3 192 kbps
Veronica 60's & 70's pop rock MP3 96 kbps
Ràdio Nissa Pantai music, occitan MP3 128 kbps
Europa Radio Jazz (IT) - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Sainte-Maxime

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'histoire et d'étude des troupes d'outre-mer (CHEtom°
Espace Archéologique
Hôtel Départemental des Expositions du Var
La Maison de la Préhistoire J.Landréat - F.Puigdellivol
La Tour Carrée
Maison de l'Histoire des Arcs
Maison des Papillons
Maison des Sapeurs-Pompiers du Var
Maison du Patrimoine
Mini musée de plein air archéologique
Musée Archéologique
Musée archéologique de Saint-Raphaël
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée d'Histoire Locale de Fréjus
Musée d'Histoire Maritime de Saint-Tropez
Musée de l'Annonciade
Musée de l'Artillerie
Musée de l'Histoire et des traditions mottoises
Musée de la gendarmerie et du cinéma
Musée de la justice
Musée de la Libération
Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires
Musée des Troupes de Marine
Musée Louis de Funès
ORGANuGAMMusEum
Venet Foundation

Libraries in Sainte-Maxime

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives Départementales du Var0.0
Bibliotheque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Espace municipal Léon Gambetta0.0
Le Maurin des Maures0.0
Le Pigeonnier0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque du Muy0.0
Médiathèque Jacqueline de Romilly0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Saint-Raphaël0.0
Médiathèque munipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Sainte-Maxime

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au Marché de la Vallée Rose
Fishermen's market
La Halle de Grimaud
Marché
Marché couvert
Marché de la République
Marché de Port Grimaud
Marché Provençal
Place du Jeu de Boules
Place du Marché
Place Le Bigot
Place Victor Hugo

Hotels in Sainte-Maxime

18 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

B&B Hôtel
Best Western Hotel Matisse
Hôtel de La Nartelle
Hôtel de la Vierge Noire
Hôtel La Plage
Hôtel La Villa
Hôtel Le Provençal
Hôtel Les Jardins de Sainte-Maxime
Hôtel Les Santolines
Hôtel Martinengo
Hôtel Royal Bon Repos
La Belle Aurore
La Casa Mia
La Quiétude
Les Palmiers
Les Tourelles
Thalassa
Univac Le Capet

Cafes in Sainte-Maxime

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

le petite derive
Le Sud
Little Cafe
Peanut's Café
Snack le tonneau

Cinemas in Sainte-Maxime

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinémas Marcel Pagnol

Theatres in Sainte-Maxime

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Espace Robert Manuel
Théâtre de la mer

Castles in Sainte-Maxime

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Les Tourelles

Gas Stations in Sainte-Maxime

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
Sainte-Maxime / Mermoz
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies

Banks in Sainte-Maxime

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
LCL
Société Générale

Golf Courses in Sainte-Maxime

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golf de Beauvallon
Golf de Sainte-Maxime

Breweries in Sainte-Maxime

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Dracénoise
La Bodega

Stadiums & Teams in Sainte-Maxime

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sainte-Maxime

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
L'Audibergue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gréolières-Les-Neiges 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Sainte-Maxime

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nice-Côte d'Azur AirportNCELarge Airport
Cannes Mandelieu AirportCEQMedium Airport
Le Luc-Le Cannet Airfield-Medium Airport
Toulon-Hyères AirportTLNMedium Airport
Basse Maure Airfield-Small Airport
Brue Auriac St Estève Airfield-Small Airport
Cipières Alpes d'Azur Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Cogolin Grimaud Airfield-Small Airport
Col de Lèques Airfield-Small Airport
Cuers-Pierrefeu Airfield-Small Airport
Fayence-Tourrettes Airfield-Small Airport
Flayosc Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Fréjus Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
La Môle AirportLTTSmall Airport
La Mure-Argens Airfield-Small Airport
La Roquebrussanne Airfield-Small Airport
Les Queyrons Airfield-Small Airport
Les Valettes Glider Landing Field-Small Airport
Oraison Airfield-Small Airport
Pampelonne Altisurface-Small Airport
Puimoisson Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing Field-Small Airport
Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon Airfield-Small Airport
Ségriès Airfield-Small Airport
Thèmes Ultralight Club Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sainte-Maxime

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Les Issambres
Sainte-Maxime
Sainte-Maxime

Treatment Centers in Sainte-Maxime

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique Les Espérels

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sainte-Maxime

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle des Druides
Chapelle Sainte-Thérèse de l'Enfant Jésus
Église de Sainte-Maxime

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte-Maxime

What is the population of Sainte-Maxime?

Sainte-Maxime has a population of 14,118 residents and is located in France. The population density is 448 people per square mile, spread across 31.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sainte-Maxime?

Sainte-Maxime enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.6 inches.

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