Nord-Pas-de-Calais Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France in May.

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Lille Arras Wimereux Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

Considering a trip to the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais in May

The Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France is a region in France. May in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Sangatte at 16°C (61°F) to pleasant in Valenciennes at 19°C (66°F). At night it cools down to 9°C (48°F) in Valenciennes and 10°C (50°F) in Sangatte.

To explore the conditions in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Oye-Plage with an average of 58 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Clairfayts with 79 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Lille sees close to 195 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore the Nord-Pas-de-Calais by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lille)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April16°C (61°F) May19°C (66°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September21°C (70°F) October16°C (61°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Nord-Pas-de-Calais.

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 Nord-Pas-de-Calais

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France?

Temperature range in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais (May)

Precipitation variation in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais (May)

Lille

In May Lille generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
195 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Lille →

Arras

In May Arras generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
195 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Arras →

Wimereux

In May Wimereux generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
197 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Wimereux →

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

In May Le Touquet-Paris-Plage generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
197 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
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Calais

In May Calais generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lille 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Arras 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Wimereux 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Le Touquet-Paris-Plage 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Calais 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Berck-sur-Mer 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)

The Nord-Pas-de-Calais weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France in May?

May in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France brings pleasant weather. In Lille, daytime temperatures are typically around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows hover near 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France in May?

Lille averages a daytime maximum of 19°C (66°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

Does the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France during May, with Lille averaging close to 68 mm (2.7 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Lille, May might be a good time to visit the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Lille. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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