Étaples weather in May (Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France)

Thinking of visiting Étaples in May? Check the weather first! Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Étaples includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 17°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Étaples in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 197 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, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November 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 Étaples climate page with graphs.

 

Étaples, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Abbeville, France (44 KM, 27 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 Étaples, 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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