Menton weather in May (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

How is the weather in Menton in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Menton generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°C.

Menton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 271 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Menton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 271 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 58% *  

* Data from: Monte Carlo, Monaco (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in France in May

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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 Menton in May?

For visitors traveling to Menton, 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. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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