Biarritz weather in May (Aquitaine, France)

Can you expect sunny skies in Biarritz in May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

May in Biarritz generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 20°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Biarritz in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 17 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 192 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively 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 and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Biarritz, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 192 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 Biarritz, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Biarritz.

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