Temperature in The French Riviera in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in the French Riviera, France this May.

The French Riviera, France, a region in France, experiences pleasant average maximum daytime temperatures in May, ranging from 19°C (66°F) in Menton to 22°C (72°F) in Saint-Tropez. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Saint-Tropez and 14°C (57°F) in Menton.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the French Riviera, France in May?

Discover the typical May temperatures for the most popular locations of the French Riviera on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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The French Riviera temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the French Riviera, France in May?

Daytime temperatures in Cannes typically peak at 21°C (70°F) in May, putting it in the pleasant range.

How cold does it get at night in the French Riviera, France in May?

Cannes sees nighttime lows close to 14°C (57°F) in May.

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

Based on our systematic data collection, Saint-Tropez has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 22°C (72°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 15°C (59°F).

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

Our database indicates that in May, Menton is the city with the coolest temperatures in the French Riviera, France. You can expect daytime highs of 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows close to 14°C (57°F).

How much sun does the French Riviera, France get in May?

Cannes usually sees around 251 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

What is the water temperature in May?

The water temperature averages approximately 18°C (64°F) in Monaco this month, still a bit cool to swim, though some enjoy a refreshing dip.

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