Dijon weather in May (Burgundy, France)

Wondering what the weather is like in Dijon during May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Dijon during May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 21°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Dijon in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 16 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 219 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dijon climate page with graphs.

 

Dijon, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 219 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 50%  

Where to go in France in May

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Dijon, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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