Weather in May in The French Riviera
Planning a journey to the French Riviera 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 the French Riviera in May?
The French Riviera is a region in France. May in the French Riviera generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 19°C in Menton to 22°C in Saint-Tropez. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Saint-Tropez and 14°C in Menton.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Saint-Tropez with an average of 49 mm to moderate rainfall in Grasse with 81 mm.Average sunshine
The city Cannes usually sees around 251 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a closer look at May's conditions in the French Riviera, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the French Riviera's yearly weather, check out our the French Riviera climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in the French Riviera?
Cannes
In May Cannes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Nice
In May Nice generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Saint-Tropez
In May Saint-Tropez generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Antibes
In May Antibes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Saint-Raphaël
In May Saint-Raphaël generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the French Riviera, in France.
Is May the best time to visit the French Riviera?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to the French Riviera. Typically, the climate in Cannes is perfect. 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 Cannes. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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