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

What's the typical weather in Menton for May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Menton tends to experience pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 19°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Menton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. On average, there are about 10 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With approximately 271 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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.

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Menton, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 18°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 64 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
SunshineSunshine 271 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 58% *  
Data from: Monte Carlo, Monaco (6 KM, 4 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 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.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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