Weather in May in Burgundy
Planning a journey to Burgundy 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 Burgundy in May?
Burgundy 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 to warm in Bruailles at 22°C. At night it cools down to 11°C in Bruailles and 9°C in Montsauche.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Baccon with an average of 72 mm to high rainfall in Cuiseaux with 112 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Beaune enjoys approximately 219 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For specific regional insights in Burgundy for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Burgundy climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Burgundy?
Beaune
In May Beaune 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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Dijon
In May Dijon 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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Chalon-sur-Saône
In May Chalon-sur-Saône generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Nevers
In May Nevers 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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Mâcon
In May Mâcon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Burgundy?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Burgundy with overall perfect 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 perfect weather in Beaune. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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