Avignon weather in May (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

Curious about the climate in Avignon this May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Avignon in May, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 25°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Avignon in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 291 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Avignon. April, May, June, July, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November 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 Avignon climate page with graphs.

 

Avignon, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 291 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 Avignon, 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

9/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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