Weather in May in Auvergne
Planning a trip to Auvergne this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Auvergne in May?
Auvergne is a region in France. May in Auvergne generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild 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.For specific regional insights in Auvergne, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
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.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Auvergne climate page.
Where to go in Auvergne in May
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Popular destinations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Auvergne, in France.
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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