Arques weather in May (Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France)

How does the May weather in Arques compare to other months? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Arques typically includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 18°C, cooling down at night to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Arques in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With around 195 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days 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 Arques climate page with graphs.

 

Arques, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Lille, France (54 KM, 33 Miles).

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 Arques, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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