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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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