Poitiers weather in May (Poitou-Charentes, France)

Wondering what the weather is like in Poitiers during May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Poitiers during May is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 21°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Poitiers in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 222 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Poitiers. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January 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 Poitiers climate page with graphs.

 

Poitiers, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 222 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 48%  

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 Poitiers, 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?

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

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