Cognac weather in May (Poitou-Charentes, France)

How is the weather in Cognac in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Cognac, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 22°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Cognac in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of rain.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Cognac. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Cognac climate page with graphs.

 

Cognac, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Where to go in France in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Cognac in May?

For visitors traveling to Cognac, 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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