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

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

In Oraison the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 9°C.

Oraison in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 291 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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

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

 

Oraison, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 291 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Aix en Provence, France (57 KM, 35 Miles).

Where to go in France in May

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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 Oraison in May?

For visitors traveling to Oraison, 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 in May.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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