Island of Ré Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Island of Ré, France in May.

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Saint-Martin-de-Ré La Flotte Sainte-Marie-de-Ré La Couarde-sur-Mer

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

What to Expect in Island of Ré in May

Island of Ré, France is a region in France. May in Island of Ré generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Saint-Martin-de-Ré.

To explore the conditions in Island of Ré, France in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Saint-Clément-des-Baleines with an average of 59 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Rivedoux-Plage with 63 mm (2.5 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Saint-Martin-de-Ré sees around 232 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Island of Ré by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Island of Ré - and find the best time to visit. (based on Saint-Martin-de-Ré)

January11°C (52°F) February11°C (52°F) March13°C (55°F) April15°C (59°F) May19°C (66°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September22°C (72°F) October18°C (64°F) November14°C (57°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Island of Ré in May

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

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 Island of Ré

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

Temperature range in Island of Ré (May)

Precipitation variation in Island of Ré (May)

Saint-Martin-de-Ré

In May Saint-Martin-de-Ré generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
232 hours
263 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Saint-Martin-de-Ré →

La Flotte

In May La Flotte generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
232 hours
263 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in La Flotte →

Sainte-Marie-de-Ré

In May Sainte-Marie-de-Ré generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
232 hours
263 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Sainte-Marie-de-Ré →

La Couarde-sur-Mer

In May La Couarde-sur-Mer generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
232 hours
263 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in La Couarde-sur-Mer →

Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré

In May Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
232 hours
263 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Island of Ré in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Saint-Martin-de-Ré 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
La Flotte 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Sainte-Marie-de-Ré 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
La Couarde-sur-Mer 18°C (64°F) 13°C (55°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Ars-en-Ré 18°C (64°F) 13°C (55°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

Island of Ré weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Island of Ré, France in May?

Island of Ré, France typically experiences very good weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Saint-Martin-de-Ré average around 19°C (66°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Island of Ré, France in May?

In Saint-Martin-de-Ré, the average daytime high in May is 19°C (66°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 13°C (55°F).

Does Island of Ré, France get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Island of Ré, France. Saint-Martin-de-Ré averages only about 62 mm (2.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Island of Ré, France?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Island of Ré, France with overall very good weather in Saint-Martin-de-Ré. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide excellent weather in Saint-Martin-de-Ré. On the other hand, the weather in December tends to be less favorable.

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