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

Wondering what the weather is like in Gap during May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

May in Gap generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 17°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Gap in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. You can typically expect 14 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With around 221 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, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gap, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 221 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Grenoble, France (74 KM, 46 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 Gap, 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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