Clermont-Ferrand weather in May (Auvergne, France)

What can you expect from the weather in Clermont-Ferrand during May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Clermont-Ferrand generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Clermont-Ferrand in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 205 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures 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 Clermont-Ferrand climate page with graphs.

 

Clermont-Ferrand, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Vichy, France (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in France in May

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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 Clermont-Ferrand in May?

For visitors traveling to Clermont-Ferrand, 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 in May.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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