Les Sables-dʼOlonne weather in May (Pays de la Loire, France)

What should you pack for a trip to Les Sables-dʼOlonne in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, Les Sables-dʼOlonne usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 18°C, cooling off to about 12°C at night.

Precipitation

Les Sables-dʼOlonne in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 232 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Les Sables-dʼOlonne, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 232 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: La Rochelle, France (61 KM, 38 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne, 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

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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