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

Is Istres a good destination in May, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Istres during May to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 25°C, cooling down at night to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Istres in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 293 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Istres. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Istres, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 293 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

Data from: Marseille, France (10 KM, 6 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.

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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 Istres, 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

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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