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LʼÎle-dʼOlonne Weather in May

Thinking of visiting LʼÎle-dʼOlonne in May? Expect pleasant temperatures reaching 18°C (64°F) during the day, dropping to 12°C (54°F) at night, and note that quite a bit of rainfall is likely.

Rainfall in LʼÎle-dʼOlonne in May

Historically, May sees about 16 days of rain, with a monthly average of 60 mm (2.4 in). This is a month with many wet days but modest rainfall totals, so showers are generally light and easy to manage.

Temperature in LʼÎle-dʼOlonne in May

LʼÎle-dʼOlonne in May gets highs of 18°C (64°F) during the day and drops to 12°C (54°F) at night. The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. Nights drop to around 12°C (54°F), which is noticeably cooler than the daytime. A light jacket for the evening is a sensible addition, and the cool nights tend to make sleeping comfortable.

Sunshine in LʼÎle-dʼOlonne in May

Enjoy a sunny month with about 232 hours of sunshine, the clear skies make LʼÎle-dʼOlonne even more beautiful.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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LʼÎle-dʼOlonne Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C (54°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C (64°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 60 mm (2.4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
SunshineSunshine 232 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: La Rochelle, France (66 KM, 41 Miles).

Best Places in France in May

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in LʼÎle-dʼOlonne in May

For LʼÎle-dʼOlonne in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in LʼÎle-dʼOlonne in May

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

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