Carcassonne weather in May (Languedoc-Roussillon, France)

Is May a good time to explore Carcassonne weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Carcassonne is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 21°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Carcassonne in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

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 inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Carcassonne. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Carcassonne, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 216 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Carcassonne, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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