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Weather in May in Picardy

Considering a trip to Picardy this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Picardy in May?

Picardy is a region in France. May in Picardy generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Quend-Plage at 17°C to pleasant in Coye-la-Forêt at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Coye-la-Forêt and 10°C in Quend-Plage.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Quend-Plage with an average of 65 mm to moderate rainfall in Fourmies with 79 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Amiens enjoys approximately 197 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

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

Where to go in Picardy in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Picardy on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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

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

Amiens

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

Amiens
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<<   April April
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15°C 
6°C 
175 hours 
60 mm 
16 days 
19°C 
9°C 
197 hours 
72 mm 
16 days 
June   >> June
>>  
21°C 
11°C 
210 hours 
68 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Amiens

Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

In May Saint-Valery-sur-Somme generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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<<   April April
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14°C 
7°C 
175 hours 
60 mm 
15 days 
18°C 
10°C 
197 hours 
67 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
12°C 
210 hours 
64 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

Quend

In May Quend generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Quend
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<<   April April
<<  
14°C 
7°C 
175 hours 
60 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
10°C 
197 hours 
66 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
12°C 
210 hours 
63 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Quend

Beauvais

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

Beauvais
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
16°C 
6°C 
173 hours 
61 mm 
15 days 
19°C 
9°C 
200 hours 
68 mm 
16 days 
June   >> June
>>  
22°C 
12°C 
203 hours 
65 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Beauvais

Le Crotoy

In May Le Crotoy generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Le Crotoy
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
14°C 
7°C 
175 hours 
60 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
10°C 
197 hours 
67 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
12°C 
210 hours 
64 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Le Crotoy

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

Is May the best time to visit Picardy?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Picardy with overall pleasant weather in Amiens. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

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

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