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Lorraine weather in May

Planning a journey to Lorraine this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Lorraine in May?

Lorraine is a region in France. May in Lorraine 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 9°C in Metz.

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cattenom with an average of 72 mm to high rainfall in Basse-sur-le-Rupt with 132 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 201 hours of sunshine in Metz. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For a closer look at May's conditions in Lorraine, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Lorraine's yearly weather, check out our Lorraine climate page.

Where to go in Lorraine in May

Find the average weather conditions in May for the most popular destinations in Lorraine on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Lorraine

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Lorraine?

Average weather in Metz

In May Metz generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Metz
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   April April
<<  
16°C 
5°C 
179 hours 
60 mm 
15 days 
20°C 
9°C 
201 hours 
74 mm 
16 days 
June   >> June
>>  
23°C 
12°C 
222 hours 
69 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Metz

Average weather in Gérardmer

In May Gérardmer generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Gérardmer
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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<<   April April
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15°C 
4°C 
178 hours 
94 mm 
17 days 
19°C 
8°C 
201 hours 
123 mm 
18 days 
June   >> June
>>  
22°C 
12°C 
229 hours 
114 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Gérardmer

Average weather in Nancy

In May Nancy generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Nancy
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
16°C 
5°C 
179 hours 
67 mm 
15 days 
20°C 
9°C 
201 hours 
81 mm 
16 days 
June   >> June
>>  
24°C 
12°C 
222 hours 
76 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Nancy

Average weather in Plombières-les-Bains

In May Plombières-les-Bains 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.

Plombières-les-Bains
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
16°C 
5°C 
178 hours 
91 mm 
16 days 
20°C 
9°C 
201 hours 
113 mm 
18 days 
June   >> June
>>  
23°C 
12°C 
229 hours 
98 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Plombières-les-Bains

Average weather in Xonrupt-Longemer

In May Xonrupt-Longemer generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Xonrupt-Longemer
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
15°C 
5°C 
178 hours 
93 mm 
17 days 
19°C 
8°C 
201 hours 
122 mm 
18 days 
June   >> June
>>  
22°C 
12°C 
229 hours 
113 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Xonrupt-Longemer

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Lorraine, in France.

Is May the best time to visit Lorraine?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Lorraine. Typically, the climate in Metz is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Metz. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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