Perpignan weather in May (Languedoc-Roussillon, France)

How does the weather in Perpignan usually fare in May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Perpignan in May, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 23°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Perpignan in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 216 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Perpignan.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, September and October 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 Perpignan climate page with graphs.

 

Perpignan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 216 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Carcassonne, France (72 KM, 45 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.

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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 Perpignan, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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