Weather in May in Brittany
Thinking about venturing to Brittany this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Brittany in May?
Brittany is a region in France. May in Brittany generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Roscoff at 15°C to pleasant in Varennes at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Varennes and 11°C in Roscoff.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bangor with an average of 49 mm to moderate rainfall in Saint-Thégonnec with 83 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 189 hours of sunlight anticipated in Saint Malo. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Brittany in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Brittany climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Brittany?
Saint Malo
In May Saint Malo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Carnac
In May Carnac generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Rennes
In May Rennes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Brest
In May Brest generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Perros-Guirec
In May Perros-Guirec generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Brittany, in France.
Is May the best time to visit Brittany?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Brittany with overall tolerable weather in Saint Malo.
On average, the best time to visit Brittany is in July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Saint Malo. On the other hand, the weather in January and December tend to be poor.
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