Parthenay weather in May (Poitou-Charentes, France)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Parthenay this May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Parthenay is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Parthenay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 222 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Parthenay. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Parthenay, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

Data from: Poitiers, France (43 KM, 27 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 Parthenay, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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