Amiens weather in May (Picardy, France)

Will it be warm or cold in Amiens this May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During May, Amiens usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 19°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 9°C.

Precipitation

Amiens in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 197 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Amiens, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Abbeville, France (42 KM, 26 Miles).

Where to go in France in May

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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 Amiens, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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