Bourdeaux weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

How does the weather in Bourdeaux usually fare in May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Bourdeaux is usually perfect in May, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 20°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Bourdeaux in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. This month experiences about 13 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 254 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Bourdeaux. May, June, 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 Bourdeaux climate page with graphs.

 

Bourdeaux, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 254 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Montélimar, France (30 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 Bourdeaux, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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