Le Havre weather in May (Upper Normandy, France)

Curious about the May weather in Le Havre? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Le Havre generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Le Havre in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 216 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July, August and September 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 Le Havre climate page with graphs.

 

Le Havre, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 216 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in France in May

Find out more about the weather in France in May and which places have the best weather 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 Le Havre in May?

For visitors traveling to Le Havre, 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 in May.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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