Bourg-en-Bresse weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

How does the weather in Bourg-en-Bresse usually fare in May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Bourg-en-Bresse is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 22°C, cooling down at night to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Bourg-en-Bresse in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 221 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

 

Bourg-en-Bresse, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 221 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

Data from: Lyon, France (58 KM, 36 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.

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 Bourg-en-Bresse, 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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