Giverny weather in May (Upper Normandy, France)

How does the weather in Giverny usually fare in May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Giverny generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Giverny in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 185 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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 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 Giverny climate page with graphs.

 

Giverny, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 185 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Rouen, France (51 KM, 31 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 Giverny, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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