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

Will it be rainy or sunny in LʼÎle-dʼOlonne this May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in LʼÎle-dʼOlonne generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

LʼÎle-dʼOlonne in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience 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.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, December tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

LʼÎle-dʼOlonne, monthly averages in May

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

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