Houlgate weather in May (Lower Normandy, France)

What kind of weather does May bring to Houlgate? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Houlgate includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 18°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Houlgate in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 195 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Houlgate, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Caen, France (25 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?

For visitors traveling to Houlgate, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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