Bruges weather in May (Aquitaine, France)

What does the weather outlook for Bruges look like in May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Bruges during May, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 12°C.

Precipitation

Bruges in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. On average, there are about 16 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 216 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bruges, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 216 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

Data from: Bordeaux, France (9 KM, 6 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 Bruges, 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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