Brest weather in May (Brittany, France)

Curious about the May weather in Brest? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Brest generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Brest in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 212 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Brest, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 81%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 212 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 47%  

Where to go in France in May

Find out more about the weather in France in May and which places have the best weather 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 Brest in May?

For visitors traveling to Brest, 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. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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