Midi-Pyrénées Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Midi-Pyrénées, France in May.

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Toulouse Lourdes Saint-Lary-Soulan Cauterets

Planning a trip to the Midi-Pyrénées, France this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Midi-Pyrénées in May

The Midi-Pyrénées, France is a region in France. The Midi-Pyrénées, France has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Gavarnie at 14°C (57°F) to warm in Barbotan-les-Thermes at 24°C (75°F). At night it cools down to 12°C (54°F) in Barbotan-les-Thermes and 4°C (39°F) in Gavarnie.

For a closer look at conditions across the Midi-Pyrénées, France, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pouy-Roquelaure with an average of 77 mm (3 in) to heavy rainfall in Argelès-Gazost with 191 mm (7.5 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Toulouse receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Toulouse sees close to 210 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore the Midi-Pyrénées by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Midi-Pyrénées - and find the best time to visit. (based on Toulouse)

January11°C (52°F) February13°C (55°F) March16°C (61°F) April19°C (66°F) May23°C (73°F) June26°C (79°F) July29°C (84°F) This monthAugust29°C (84°F) September26°C (79°F) October21°C (70°F) November15°C (59°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Midi-Pyrénées in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Midi-Pyrénées.

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 the Midi-Pyrénées

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Midi-Pyrénées, France?

Temperature range in the Midi-Pyrénées (May)

Precipitation variation in the Midi-Pyrénées (May)

Toulouse

In May Toulouse generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
210 hours
228 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
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Lourdes

In May Lourdes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
171 mm (6.7 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
very good
Climate in Lourdes →

Saint-Lary-Soulan

In May Saint-Lary-Soulan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
153 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
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Cauterets

In May Cauterets generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
169 mm (6.7 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
very good
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Ax-les-Thermes

In May Ax-les-Thermes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
216 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Midi-Pyrénées in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Toulouse 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Lourdes 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 182 mm (7.2 in)
Saint-Lary-Soulan 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 157 mm (6.2 in)
Cauterets 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 172 mm (6.8 in)
Ax-les-Thermes 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)
Luchon 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)

The Midi-Pyrénées weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Midi-Pyrénées, France in May?

Expect excellent weather across the Midi-Pyrénées, France in May. The popular destination of Toulouse averages 23°C (73°F) by day and 12°C (54°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Midi-Pyrénées, France in May?

Daytime temperatures in Toulouse peak at roughly 23°C (73°F) in May, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

Does the Midi-Pyrénées, France get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in the Midi-Pyrénées, France. Toulouse averages only about 86 mm (3.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Midi-Pyrénées, France?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit the Midi-Pyrénées, France with overall excellent weather in Toulouse. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide excellent weather in Toulouse. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be mixed.

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