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

How is May weather typically in Béthune? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In May, Béthune usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 18°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Béthune in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 195 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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.

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Béthune, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Lille, France (32 KM, 19 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.

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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 Béthune, 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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