Pays de la Loire Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Pays de la Loire, France in May.

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Les Sables-dʼOlonne Nantes Le Mans La Tranche-sur-Mer

Thinking about venturing to the Pays de la Loire, France this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Pays de la Loire in May

The Pays de la Loire, France is a region in France. May in the Pays de la Loire generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in L'Ile d'Yeu at 17°C (63°F) and pleasant in Arçais at 21°C (70°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Arçais and 13°C (55°F) in L'Ile d'Yeu.

For a closer look at conditions across the Pays de la Loire, France, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in L'Ile d'Yeu with an average of 51 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Landivy with 79 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Les Sables-dʼOlonne sees close to 232 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore the Pays de la Loire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Pays de la Loire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Les Sables-dʼOlonne)

January11°C (52°F) February11°C (52°F) March13°C (55°F) April15°C (59°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September21°C (70°F) October18°C (64°F) November14°C (57°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Pays de la Loire in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Pays de la Loire.

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 Pays de la Loire

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Pays de la Loire, France?

Temperature range in the Pays de la Loire (May)

Precipitation variation in the Pays de la Loire (May)

Les Sables-dʼOlonne

In May Les Sables-dʼOlonne generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°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)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
232 hours
263 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Les Sables-dʼOlonne →

Nantes

In May Nantes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
189 hours
207 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nantes →

Le Mans

In May Le Mans generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Le Mans →

La Tranche-sur-Mer

In May La Tranche-sur-Mer generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°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
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
232 hours
263 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Angers

In May Angers generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Pays de la Loire in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Les Sables-dʼOlonne 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Nantes 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Le Mans 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
La Tranche-sur-Mer 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Angers 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Saint-Jean-de-Monts 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)

The Pays de la Loire weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Pays de la Loire, France in May?

May in the Pays de la Loire, France brings pleasant weather. In Les Sables-dʼOlonne, daytime temperatures are typically around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows hover near 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in the Pays de la Loire, France in May?

Daytime temperatures in Les Sables-dʼOlonne peak at roughly 18°C (64°F) in May, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

Does the Pays de la Loire, France get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Pays de la Loire, France during May, with Les Sables-dʼOlonne averaging close to 59 mm (2.3 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Pays de la Loire, France?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Les Sables-dʼOlonne, May might be a good time to visit the Pays de la Loire, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne. On the other hand, the weather in December tends to be poor.

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