Orléans weather in May (Centre, France)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Orléans during May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Orléans is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 20°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 10°C.

Precipitation

Orléans in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. As the rainiest month, carrying an umbrella is advisable to manage the frequent rain. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 219 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, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Orléans, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 73%  

Windspeed 3 m/s  

Sunshine 219 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 47%  

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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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 Orléans, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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