Loire Valley weather in May (Loire, France)

Interested in knowing the climate of Loire Valley in May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Loire Valley is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 21°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Loire Valley in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 206 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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 Loire Valley climate page with graphs.

 

Loire Valley, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 206 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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 Loire Valley, 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

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