Portbail weather in May (Lower Normandy, France)

What should you pack for a trip to Portbail in May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Portbail typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 16°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Portbail in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. On average, there are about 13 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 190 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portbail, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 190 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cherbourg, France (34 KM, 21 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 Portbail, 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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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