Drôme Weather in May

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

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Valence Montélimar Bourg-lès-Valence Pierrelatte

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

What to Expect in the Drôme in May

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

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Bourg-de-Péage at 22°C (72°F) to warm in Pierrelatte at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Pierrelatte and 10°C (50°F) in Bourg-de-Péage.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pierrelatte with an average of 75 mm (3 in) to moderate rainfall in Bourg-de-Péage with 93 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Valence typically receives 254 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Drôme by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Drôme — and find the best time to visit. (based on Valence)

January8°C (46°F) February10°C (50°F) March14°C (57°F) April18°C (64°F) May22°C (72°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September24°C (75°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit the Drôme →

Best Places to Visit in the Drôme in May

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

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 Drôme

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

Temperature range in the Drôme (May)

Precipitation variation in the Drôme (May)

Valence

In May Valence generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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
212 hours
254 hours
297 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Valence →

Montélimar

In May Montélimar 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)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
254 hours
297 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Montélimar →

Bourg-lès-Valence

In May Bourg-lès-Valence generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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
212 hours
254 hours
297 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bourg-lès-Valence →

Pierrelatte

In May Pierrelatte generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°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)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
254 hours
297 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pierrelatte →

Bourg-de-Péage

In May Bourg-de-Péage 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 perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
221 hours
257 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bourg-de-Péage →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Drôme, in France.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Valence 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Montélimar 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Bourg-lès-Valence 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Pierrelatte 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Bourg-de-Péage 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)

The Drôme weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

the Drôme, France typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Valence average around 22°C (72°F), and temperatures drop to about 11°C (52°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in the Drôme, France during May range from a nighttime low near 11°C (52°F) to a daytime high around 22°C (72°F) in Valence.

Does the Drôme, France get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Drôme, France during May, with Valence averaging close to 89 mm (3.5 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Drôme, France?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit the Drôme, France with overall perfect weather in Valence.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Valence. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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