Mâcon weather in May (Burgundy, France)

What kind of weather does May bring to Mâcon? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Mâcon includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Mâcon in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 16 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With around 221 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mâcon, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 221 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

Data from: Lyon, France (60 KM, 37 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.

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 Mâcon, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Mâcon.

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