Champagne - Ardenne Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Champagne - Ardenne, France in May.

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Épernay Charleville-Mézières Bourbonne-les-Bains Saint-Dizier

Are you planning a trip a to Champagne - Ardenne, France in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Champagne - Ardenne in May

Champagne - Ardenne, France is a region in France. May in Champagne - Ardenne generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 18°C (64°F) in Haybes to 21°C (70°F) in Pressigny. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Pressigny and 8°C (46°F) in Haybes.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Champagne - Ardenne, France, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Nogent-sur-Seine with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Villiers-sur-Suize with 97 mm (3.8 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Épernay sees around 204 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Champagne - Ardenne by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Champagne - Ardenne — and find the best time to visit. (based on Épernay)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March13°C (55°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September22°C (72°F) October16°C (61°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Champagne - Ardenne in May

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

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 Champagne - Ardenne

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

Temperature range in Champagne - Ardenne (May)

Precipitation variation in Champagne - Ardenne (May)

Épernay

In May Épernay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
204 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Épernay →

Charleville-Mézières

In May Charleville-Mézières generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
194 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Charleville-Mézières →

Bourbonne-les-Bains

In May Bourbonne-les-Bains generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bourbonne-les-Bains →

Saint-Dizier

In May Saint-Dizier generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
217 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Saint-Dizier →

Haybes

In May Haybes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
194 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Champagne - Ardenne in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Épernay 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Charleville-Mézières 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Bourbonne-les-Bains 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Saint-Dizier 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Haybes 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Vitry-le-François 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)

Champagne - Ardenne weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Champagne - Ardenne, France in May?

Expect perfect weather across Champagne - Ardenne, France in May. The popular destination of Épernay averages 20°C (68°F) by day and 9°C (48°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Champagne - Ardenne, France in May?

Daytime temperatures in Épernay peak at roughly 20°C (68°F) in May, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

Does Champagne - Ardenne, France get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Champagne - Ardenne, France. Épernay averages only about 74 mm (2.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Champagne - Ardenne, France?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Champagne - Ardenne, France with overall perfect weather in Épernay. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Épernay. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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