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Montpellier weather in May (Languedoc-Roussillon, France)

Can you expect sunny skies in Montpellier in May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During May, Montpellier is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 22°C. At night, they generally drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Montpellier in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 264 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Montpellier, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 63 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 70%  
SunshineSunshine 264 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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 Montpellier, 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
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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