Contes weather in May (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

How is May weather typically in Contes? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Contes includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 19°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Contes in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. On average, there are about 10 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With around 271 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Contes, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 271 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 58% *  

Data from: Monte Carlo, Monaco (12 KM, 7 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.

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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 Contes, 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. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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