May Rainfall and Precipitation in The French Riviera

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the French Riviera, France in May.

The French Riviera, France, a region in France, experiences moderate precipitation in May, ranging from 49 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall in Saint-Tropez to 81 mm (3.2 in) in Grasse.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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The French Riviera precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does the French Riviera, France receive in May?

Cannes sees moderate rainfall in May, averaging around 57 mm (2.2 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in the French Riviera, France in May?

Rainfall in Cannes typically falls on roughly 9 days days in May.

Is May part of the rainy season in the French Riviera, France?

May is generally a drier month for the French Riviera, France, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in May in the French Riviera, France?

Grasse is the wettest city in the French Riviera, France in May according to our database, with average rainfall of around 81 mm (3.2 in).

What is the driest city in May in the French Riviera, France?

The driest place is Saint-Tropez with an average rainfall of 49 mm (1.9 in) according to our data.

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