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Bouches-du-Rhône Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France in May.

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Marseille Aix en Provence Arles La Ciotat

Planning a journey to the Bouches-du-Rhône, France this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Bouches-du-Rhône in May

The Bouches-du-Rhône, France is a region in France. May in the Bouches-du-Rhône generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in La Ciotat at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Istres at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Istres and 14°C (57°F) in La Ciotat.

To explore the conditions in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Calanques National Park with an average of 45 mm (1.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Aix en Provence with 61 mm (2.4 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Marseille sees around 293 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore the Bouches-du-Rhône by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Bouches-du-Rhône — and find the best time to visit. (based on Marseille)

January12°C (54°F) February14°C (57°F) March18°C (64°F) April20°C (68°F) May25°C (77°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September27°C (81°F) October22°C (72°F) November16°C (61°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Bouches-du-Rhône in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Bouches-du-Rhône.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Bouches-du-Rhône

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France?

Temperature range in the Bouches-du-Rhône (May)

Precipitation variation in the Bouches-du-Rhône (May)

Marseille

In May Marseille generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
293 hours
335 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Marseille →

Aix en Provence

In May Aix en Provence generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
291 hours
325 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Aix en Provence →

Arles

In May Arles generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
265 hours
312 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Arles →

La Ciotat

In May La Ciotat generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
288 hours
330 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in La Ciotat →

Istres

In May Istres generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
293 hours
335 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Istres →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Bouches-du-Rhône in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Marseille 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Aix en Provence 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Arles 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
La Ciotat 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Istres 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Martigues 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 50 mm (2 in)

The Bouches-du-Rhône weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France in May?

In May, the Bouches-du-Rhône, France generally has perfect weather conditions. Marseille sees daytime temperatures near 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France in May?

Marseille averages a daytime maximum of 25°C (77°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

Does the Bouches-du-Rhône, France get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Marseille averages just 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for the Bouches-du-Rhône, France.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Bouches-du-Rhône, France?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to the Bouches-du-Rhône, France. Typically, the climate in Marseille is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit the Bouches-du-Rhône, France is in April, May, June, September and October with generally perfect weather in Marseille. On the other hand, the weather in January and December tend to be unpleasant.

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