Les Mathes weather in May (Poitou-Charentes, France)

Is May a good time to explore Les Mathes weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Les Mathes is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 12°C.

Precipitation

Les Mathes in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. On average, there are about 16 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 232 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Les Mathes.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Les Mathes. May, June, July, August, September and October 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 Les Mathes climate page with graphs.

 

Les Mathes, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 232 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: La Rochelle, France (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in France in May

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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 Les Mathes, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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