Chalon-sur-Saône weather in May (Burgundy, France)

Thinking of visiting Chalon-sur-Saône in May? Check the weather first! Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Chalon-sur-Saône during May to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 22°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Chalon-sur-Saône in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 219 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Chalon-sur-Saône, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 219 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Dijon, France (55 KM, 34 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.

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 Chalon-sur-Saône, 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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