Pontarlier weather in May (Franche-Comté, France)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Pontarlier this May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During May, Pontarlier usually has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 18°C. At night, they generally drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Pontarlier in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 166 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 209 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Pontarlier.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pontarlier, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 166 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 209 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (46 KM, 28 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 Pontarlier, 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.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

3/10

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