Pontchâteau weather in May (Pays de la Loire, France)

How does the May weather in Pontchâteau compare to other months? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Pontchâteau during May is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 20°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Pontchâteau in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. On average, there are about 16 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 189 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pontchâteau, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 189 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

Data from: Nantes, France (47 KM, 29 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 Pontchâteau, 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

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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