The Loire weather in May
Are you planning a trip to the Loire in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in the Loire in May?
The Loire is a region in France. May in the Loire generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Saint-Étienne.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Loire Valley with an average of 72 mm to high rainfall in Saint-Chamond with 104 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Saint-Étienne. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 215 hours of sunshine in Saint-Étienne. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Loire in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Loire climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 3 most popular destinations in the Loire?
Saint-Étienne
In May Saint-Étienne generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Saint-Chamond
In May Saint-Chamond generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Loire Valley
In May Loire Valley generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit the Loire?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Saint-Étienne, May might be a good time to visit the Loire. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit the Loire is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Saint-Étienne. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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