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Chalon-sur-Saône Weather in May

May in Chalon-sur-Saône sees daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F) at night. With around 96 mm (3.8 in) of rainfall expected, it's worth packing a rain jacket.

Rainfall in Chalon-sur-Saône in May

You can expect rain on roughly 16 days based on historical data, averaging 96 mm (3.8 in) for the month. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Chalon-sur-Saône in May

Chalon-sur-Saône has excellent weather in May, with days reaching 22°C (72°F) and nights cooling to 10°C (50°F). A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. Nights cool down to 10°C (50°F), so a light jacket or extra layer is useful once the sun goes down. On the plus side, the cooler nights make for comfortable sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Chalon-sur-Saône in May

There are approximately 219 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.

Chalon-sur-Saône Temperature in May

Min Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Max Temperature
22°C (72°F)
Chance of Rain
53%
Precipitation
96 mm (3.8 in)
Rainy days
16 days
Humidity
75% *
Sunshine
219 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
50% *
* Data from: Dijon, France (55 KM, 34 Miles).

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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 Chalon-sur-Saône in May

Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Prepare for significant rainfall with proper waterproof clothing and shoes. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Chalon-sur-Saône 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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