Cherbourg weather in May (Lower Normandy, France)

What is the weather forecast for Cherbourg in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Cherbourg includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 16°C, cooling off to about 10°C at night.

Precipitation

Cherbourg in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 190 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cherbourg, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 190 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

Temperatures

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cherbourg.

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