Chimay weather in May (Hainaut Province, Belgium)

Can you expect sunny skies in Chimay in May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In May, Chimay usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 18°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Chimay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 194 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Chimay, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 194 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Florennes, Belgium (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in Belgium in May

Find out more about the weather in Belgium and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 Chimay, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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