Ars-en-Ré weather in May (Island of Ré, France)

Looking to travel to Ars-en-Ré in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Ars-en-Ré generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Ars-en-Ré in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 232 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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, December tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ars-en-Ré, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 232 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: La Rochelle, France (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in France in May

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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 Ars-en-Ré in May?

For visitors traveling to Ars-en-Ré, 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 in May.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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