Auvergne weather in May
Planning a journey to Auvergne this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Auvergne in May?
Auvergne is a region in France. May in Auvergne generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate in Saint-Flour at 17°C to pleasant in Moulins at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Moulins and 6°C in Saint-Flour.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Isle-et-Bardais with an average of 81 mm to high rainfall in Salers with 131 mm. Meanwhile, Gannay-sur-Loire enjoys close to 205 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Auvergne in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Auvergne climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Auvergne?
Gannay-sur-Loire
In May Gannay-sur-Loire generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Clermont-Ferrand
In May Clermont-Ferrand generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Vichy
In May Vichy generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Le Mont-Dore
In May Le Mont-Dore generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Le Puy en Velay
In May Le Puy en Velay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Auvergne?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Auvergne with overall perfect weather in Gannay-sur-Loire. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Gannay-sur-Loire. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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