Nîmes weather in May (Languedoc-Roussillon, France)

How is May weather typically in Nîmes? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Nîmes during May is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 25°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Nîmes in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 10 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 265 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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Nîmes, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 64%  

Sunshine 265 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 59%  

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 Nîmes, 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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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