Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Saillant
Saillant is a locality in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, 921 m above sea level. It has a population of about 315 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now13°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population315
Local time16:05
45.46° N, 3.91° EElevation 921 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code63840October: high / low15° / 6°
Rain this month99mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Saillant at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:15 · 17:4210 h 27 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 17:25Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month24°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-2°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
117 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
56 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Saillant
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
13°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 73%
Today26 Oct14°3°
Tue27 Oct21°7°
Wed28 Oct11°4°1.2 mm
Thu29 Oct14°2°
Fri30 Oct15°6°
Sat31 Oct14°4°
Sun1 Nov12°3°
Mon2 Nov8°1°
Tue3 Nov7°-1°
When to go to Saillant
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 23 | 30 | 27 | 43 | 60 | 69 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 51 | 23 | 22 |
| High | 5° | 6° | 10° | 13° | 17° | 21° | 24° | 24° | 19° | 15° | 9° | 6° |
| Low | -2° | -2° | 0° | 3° | 6° | 10° | 11° | 11° | 8° | 6° | 1° | -1° |
| Rain (mm) | 67 | 56 | 62 | 86 | 117 | 96 | 86 | 90 | 92 | 99 | 84 | 76 |
| Wet days | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
What's on in Saillant
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Saillant
0 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Saillant
6.4 km
Église de l'Assomption-de-la-Vierge, Montarcher
13 km
Collégiale de Saint-Bonnet-le-Château
14 km
Moulin Richard de Bas
3.6 km
Château de Viverols
14 km
Dolmen de Roche-Cubertelle
Museum7.5 km
Écomusée des monts du Forez
Museum12 km
Musée international de la boule de pétanqueOutdoors around Saillant
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Abri public du FourMountain huts
0 kmTable d'orientationViewpoints
0.4 kmCamping de la Belle ÉtoileCamp sites
0.5 kmCamping municipal Les TilleulsCamp sites
0.6 kmRando-Ferrata des Rochers du Ronzier: Passerelle GéanteClimbing
5.5 kmRando-Ferrata des Rochers du RonzierClimbing
5.8 kmPrabouréSki area · 6 km of pistes · 5 lifts
13 kmChalmazelSki area · 11 km of pistes · 8 lifts
25 kmNature around Saillant
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Saillant
Earthquakes around Saillant
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record25within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.3Ygrande 3 km ↓1985 · 141 km
Towns and villages around Saillant
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Sabatier0.5 kmEspinasse1.4 kmMontpeloux1.6 kmÉglisolles2.1 kmHauteville2.3 kmLaffix2.4 kmLes Marchands2.5 kmLa Chaulme2.6 kmLa Besseyre3.2 kmViverols3.5 kmPaillange3.9 kmSaint-Romain3.9 kmSicaud4.1 kmLes Berniche4.5 kmBouteyras4.5 kmPlagnolles4.6 kmSaint-Clément-de-Valorgue4.9 kmBessette5.2 kmFerréol5.5 kmLa Besse5.7 kmLa Chaumette6.1 kmCombest6.6 kmVilleveyre6.7 kmSauvessanelle6.8 kmRonchoux7 kmBaffie7 kmLa Faye7.4 kmLe Cros7.5 kmChougoirand7.6 kmMénérol7.7 kmLe Moulin du Prieur7.8 kmSauvessanges7.8 kmSaint-Anthème7.9 kmVillage de Relief8.3 kmLa Fayolle8.4 kmChaillargues8.4 kmLe Pessin8.5 kmLa Sauvetas8.6 kmLe Temple8.7 kmChassagnole8.8 kmFontlobines8.8 kmChavagnat9 kmGrandrif9.2 kmLe Ris9.3 kmLa Viveille9.3 kmLe Pinet9.7 kmLes Pradeaux9.7 kmLe Mons9.8 kmSermoulis9.8 kmSaint-Just9.9 kmEstival10 kmMedeyrolles10 kmDuret11 kmGagnère11 kmBeurières11 kmBallay11 kmChaumont-le-Bourg11 kmTomvic11 kmBostfaucher11 kmLe Beylhoux12 kmChadernolles12 kmJarroux12 kmChoupeire12 kmSaint-Martin-des-Olmes12 kmFaye-Furet12 kmLe Fayt12 kmVivic12 kmMontcodiol12 kmEspinasse13 kmCollanges13 kmMasselèbre13 kmLes Sauvades13 kmPérissanges13 kmThomias14 kmLes Éteignons14 kmMigneval14 kmLa Rodarie14 kmSuargue14 kmBrugeailles14 kmMontis14 km
Saillant from above
Around Saillant34 places to see, do and reach nearby
AnceNature24 kmDoloreNature14 kmVizézyNature16 kmMoingtNature15 kmAndrableNature23 kmPierre-sur-HauteMountain23 kmGrande Pierre BazanneMountain16 kmBois Noirs (Livradois)Mountain23 kmSuc de JoranceMountain39 kmSuc d'AymeMountain37 kmMiauneMountain26 kmPrabouréSki area13 kmChalmazelSki area25 kmÉglise Saint-Pierre de SaillantMonumentunder 100 mÉglise de l'Assomption-de-la-Vierge, MontarcherMonument6.3 kmCollégiale de Saint-Bonnet-le-ChâteauMonument13 kmMoulin Richard de BasMonument14 kmChâteau de ViverolsMonument3.6 kmDolmen de Roche-CubertelleMonument14 kméglise Saint-Romain de Saint-RomainMonument3.9 kmÉglise Sainte-Marguerite de BeurièresMonument11 kmÉcomusée des monts du ForezMuseum7.5 kmMusée international de la boule de pétanqueMuseum12 kmMusée d'histoire du XXe siècle, résistance et déportationMuseum8.8 kmMusée des pénitents blancsMuseum15 kmUsson-en-ForezStation7.8 kmEstivareillesStation8.8 kmPontempeyratStation12 kmMontbrisonPlace20 kmAmbertPlace17 kmAurec-sur-LoirePlace24 kmBas-en-BassetPlace23 kmSaint-Marcellin-en-ForezPlace21 kmBonsonPlace24 km
Postal code
63840
Getting to Saillant
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFE
69 kmLyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYS
96 kmGrenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNB
111 kmUsson-en-ForezRailway station
7.8 kmEstivareillesRailway station
8.8 kmPontempeyratRailway station
12 kmPlaces near Saillant
Places with a climate like Saillant
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Saillant?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Saillant.
What is the hottest month in Saillant?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Saillant?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Saillant?
May is the wettest month with about 117 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
What is the postal code of Saillant?
The postal code of Saillant is 63840.