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Caux Weather in May

May in Caux averages 22°C (72°F) during the day and 12°C (54°F) at night. Quite a bit of rainfall is typical this month, with around 73 mm (2.9 in) on average. An umbrella is a good idea.

Rainfall in Caux in May

Rain is expected on roughly 12 days, totalling around 73 mm (2.9 in) for the month. The rainfall pattern this month is fairly balanced. Showers tend to be moderate rather than extreme.

Temperature in Caux in May

May in Caux is generally perfect, with days reaching 22°C (72°F) and nights settling around 12°C (54°F). Temperatures can feel cooler in the morning and evening, so layering is often the best approach. With overnight lows of 12°C (54°F), evenings can feel noticeably cooler than the daytime. An extra layer is a good idea, though the cool air makes for a good night's sleep.

Sunshine in Caux in May

There are approximately 264 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.

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Caux Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C (54°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C (72°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 73 mm (2.9 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
SunshineSunshine 264 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Montpellier, France (42 KM, 26 Miles).

Best Places in France in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Caux in May

For Caux in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Caux in May

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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