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

What does the weather outlook for Orange look like in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The weather in Orange is usually perfect in May, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 24°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 13°C.

Precipitation

Orange in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. You can typically expect 11 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 291 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Orange. April, May, June, July and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Orange, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 291 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Avignon, France (20 KM, 12 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.

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 Orange, 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Orange.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to France? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in France. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.