Descartes weather in May (France)

Is Descartes a good destination in May, weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Descartes is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 21°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 10°C.

Precipitation

Descartes in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. You can typically expect 16 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 206 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

 

Descartes, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 206 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Tours, France (46 KM, 28 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Descartes, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

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 Descartes.

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