Étretat weather in May (Upper Normandy, France)

Wondering what the weather is like in Étretat during May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Étretat includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 11°C.

Precipitation

Étretat in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 14 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 216 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 July and August 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 Étretat climate page with graphs.

 

Étretat, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 216 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Le Havre, France (24 KM, 15 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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