Pays de la Loire weather in May
Planning a getaway to Pays de la Loire this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Pays de la Loire in May?
Pays de la Loire is a region in France. May in Pays de la Loire generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.
During the day the temperature is moderate in L'Ile d'Yeu at 17°C and pleasant in Arçais at 21°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Arçais and 13°C in L'Ile d'Yeu.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in L'Ile d'Yeu with an average of 51 mm to moderate rainfall in Landivy with 79 mm. Meanwhile, Les Sables-dʼOlonne enjoys approximately 232 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in Pays de la Loire for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Pays de la Loire climate page.
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Average weather in Les Sables-dʼOlonne
In May Les Sables-dʼOlonne generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Nantes
In May Nantes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Le Mans
In May Le Mans generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in La Tranche-sur-Mer
In May La Tranche-sur-Mer generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Angers
In May Angers 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 Pays de la Loire?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Les Sables-dʼOlonne, May might be a good time to visit Pays de la Loire. 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne. On the other hand, the weather in December tends to be poor.
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