Boulogne-sur-Mer weather in May (Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France)

How's the weather trend in Boulogne-sur-Mer as May approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

May in Boulogne-sur-Mer generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 17°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Boulogne-sur-Mer in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 197 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Boulogne-sur-Mer, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Abbeville, France (67 KM, 42 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 Boulogne-sur-Mer, 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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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