Lons-le-Saunier weather in May (Franche-Comté, France)

Looking to travel to Lons-le-Saunier in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Lons-le-Saunier generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Lons-le-Saunier in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 211 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lons-le-Saunier climate page with graphs.

 

Lons-le-Saunier, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 211 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

* Data from: Geneva, Switzerland (68 KM, 42 Miles).

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.

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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 Lons-le-Saunier in May?

For visitors traveling to Lons-le-Saunier, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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