Chenonceaux weather in May (Centre, France)

How's the weather trend in Chenonceaux as May approaches? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Chenonceaux in May, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Chenonceaux in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 206 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 and September 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 Chenonceaux climate page with graphs.

 

Chenonceaux, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 206 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Tours, France (29 KM, 18 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 Chenonceaux, 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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