Burgundy Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Burgundy, France in May.

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Beaune Dijon Nevers Chalon-sur-Saône

Planning a trip to Burgundy, France this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Burgundy in May

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

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Montsauche at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Bruailles at 22°C (72°F). At night it cools down to 11°C (52°F) in Bruailles and 9°C (48°F) in Montsauche.

For a closer look at conditions across Burgundy, France, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Baccon with an average of 72 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Cuiseaux with 112 mm (4.4 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Beaune sees close to 219 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Burgundy by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Burgundy - and find the best time to visit. (based on Beaune)

January7°C (45°F) February9°C (48°F) March14°C (57°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September23°C (73°F) October17°C (63°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Burgundy in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Burgundy.

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 Burgundy

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Burgundy, France?

Temperature range in Burgundy (May)

Precipitation variation in Burgundy (May)

Beaune

In May Beaune generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
219 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Beaune →

Dijon

In May Dijon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
219 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Dijon →

Nevers

In May Nevers generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Nevers →

Chalon-sur-Saône

In May Chalon-sur-Saône generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
219 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Chalon-sur-Saône →

Mâcon

In May Mâcon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
221 hours
254 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
Climate in Mâcon →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Burgundy in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Beaune 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Dijon 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Nevers 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Chalon-sur-Saône 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Mâcon 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Tournus 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)

Burgundy weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Burgundy, France in May?

Burgundy, France typically experiences excellent weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Beaune average around 21°C (70°F), and temperatures drop to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Burgundy, France in May?

Average temperatures in Burgundy, France during May range from a nighttime low near 10°C (50°F) to a daytime high around 21°C (70°F) in Beaune.

Does Burgundy, France get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Burgundy, France during May, with Beaune averaging close to 90 mm (3.5 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Burgundy, France?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Burgundy, France with overall excellent weather in Beaune. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly excellent weather in Beaune. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be less favorable.

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