Sunset Forecast for Sainte-Marie-de-Ré

For the most colorful sunsets, look for days with scattered mid-level clouds, which catch and reflect warm light. Head to a location with a clear view of the western horizon such as a beach, hilltop, or open field. Arrive during golden hour, about an hour before sunset, for the best light. Use Alpenglow's quality forecast to find the days when conditions favor vivid colors. In Sainte-Marie-de-Ré today, the sun sets toward the WNW (291°) at 9:14 PM — find a viewpoint facing that way and arrive 20–30 minutes early to watch the color build.

Today's sunset in Sainte-Marie-de-Ré is at 9:14 PM, with full darkness arriving at 11:12 PM (Europe/Paris). The period between sunset and full darkness is twilight, when the sky gradually transitions from light to dark.

Twilight in Sainte-Marie-de-Ré lasts approximately 118 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.

The latest sunset in Sainte-Marie-de-Ré in 2026 is at 10:00 PM on June 20 (Europe/Paris). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.

After sunset at 9:14 PM in Sainte-Marie-de-Ré, civil twilight ends at 9:47 PM — about 33 minutes later. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 11:12 PM (Europe/Paris).