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

How does the weather in Arras usually fare in May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

May in Arras generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 19°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Arras in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 195 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Arras, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Lille, France (43 KM, 27 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 Arras, 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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