Espelette weather in May (Aquitaine, France)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Espelette during May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Espelette typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 20°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Espelette in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 192 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 and August 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 Espelette climate page with graphs.

 

Espelette, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 192 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Biarritz, France (17 KM, 11 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 Espelette, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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