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Aquitaine weather in May

Planning a getaway to Aquitaine this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Aquitaine in May?

Aquitaine is a region in France. May in Aquitaine generally has temperatures that range from moderate to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

During the day the temperature is moderate in Gourette at 16°C and warm in Ygos-Saint-Saturnin at 24°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Ygos-Saint-Saturnin and 6°C in Gourette.

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Soulac-sur-Mer with an average of 65 mm to heavy rainfall in Laruns with 187 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 216 hours of sunshine in Bordeaux. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For specific regional insights in Aquitaine for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Aquitaine climate page.

Where to go in Aquitaine in May

Find the average weather conditions in May for the most popular destinations in Aquitaine on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Aquitaine

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Aquitaine?

Average weather in Bordeaux

In May Bordeaux generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Bordeaux
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   April April
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19°C 
8°C 
188 hours 
78 mm 
16 days 
23°C 
12°C 
216 hours 
80 mm 
16 days 
June   >> June
>>  
26°C 
15°C 
239 hours 
70 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Bordeaux

Average weather in Biarritz

In May Biarritz generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Biarritz
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   April April
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17°C 
10°C 
171 hours 
118 mm 
18 days 
20°C 
13°C 
192 hours 
103 mm 
17 days 
June   >> June
>>  
22°C 
16°C 
205 hours 
85 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Biarritz

Average weather in Saint-Jean-de-Luz

In May Saint-Jean-de-Luz generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Saint-Jean-de-Luz
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
16°C 
9°C 
171 hours 
127 mm 
18 days 
19°C 
12°C 
192 hours 
114 mm 
17 days 
June   >> June
>>  
22°C 
15°C 
205 hours 
94 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Average weather in Seignosse

In May Seignosse generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Seignosse
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
17°C 
10°C 
171 hours 
108 mm 
17 days 
20°C 
13°C 
192 hours 
89 mm 
17 days 
June   >> June
>>  
23°C 
16°C 
205 hours 
76 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Seignosse

Average weather in Lacanau-Océan

In May Lacanau-Océan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Lacanau-Océan
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
16°C 
10°C 
188 hours 
70 mm 
16 days 
20°C 
14°C 
216 hours 
66 mm 
16 days 
June   >> June
>>  
23°C 
17°C 
239 hours 
63 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Lacanau-Océan

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Is May the best time to visit Aquitaine?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Aquitaine. Typically, the climate in Bordeaux is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Bordeaux. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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