Jura weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Jura this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Jura in May?
Jura is a region in France. May in Jura generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate in Les Rousses at 18°C to pleasant in Lons-le-Saunier at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Lons-le-Saunier and 8°C in Les Rousses.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Lons-le-Saunier with an average of 121 mm to heavy rainfall in Les Rousses with 166 mm. Meanwhile, Les Rousses enjoys close to 211 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Jura in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Jura climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 3 most popular destinations in Jura?
Les Rousses
In May Les Rousses generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Lons-le-Saunier
In May Lons-le-Saunier generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Saint-Claude
In May Saint-Claude generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Jura, in France.
Is May the best time to visit Jura?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Les Rousses, May might be a good time to visit Jura.
On average, the best time to visit Jura is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Les Rousses. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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