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Périgueux Weather in May

During May, Périgueux experiences pleasant daytime temperatures of 22°C (72°F) and cooler nights around 11°C (52°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall. Around 85 mm (3.3 in) is typical.

Rainfall in Périgueux in May

Rain is expected on roughly 16 days, totalling around 85 mm (3.3 in) for the month. Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.

Temperature in Périgueux in May

The perfect temperature in Périgueux in May makes it a solid month to visit, with 22°C (72°F) during the day and 11°C (52°F) at night. Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. With overnight lows of 11°C (52°F), evenings can feel noticeably cooler than the daytime. An extra layer is a good idea, though the cool air makes for a good night's sleep.

Sunshine in Périgueux in May

With approximately 220 hours of sunshine, the days are filled with clear skies. It makes it a perfect month for being outside.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.

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Périgueux Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C (52°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C (72°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 85 mm (3.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 220 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Best Places in France in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Périgueux in May

Comfortable temperatures call for an easy wardrobe in May. Pack summer basics like t-shirts and shorts, but include a light jacket for cooler moments. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Périgueux in May

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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