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Picardy Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Picardy, France in May.

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Amiens Saint-Valery-sur-Somme Quend Beauvais

Planning a trip to Picardy, France this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Picardy in May

Picardy, France 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 (63°F) to pleasant in Coye-la-Forêt at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Coye-la-Forêt and 10°C (50°F) in Quend-Plage.

For a closer look at conditions across Picardy, France, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Quend-Plage with an average of 65 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Fourmies with 79 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Amiens enjoys about 197 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Picardy by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Picardy — and find the best time to visit. (based on Amiens)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April15°C (59°F) May19°C (66°F) June21°C (70°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)
Best Time to Visit Picardy →

Best Places to Visit in Picardy in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Picardy.

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 Picardy

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Picardy, France?

Temperature range in Picardy (May)

Precipitation variation in Picardy (May)

Amiens

In May Amiens 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
175 hours
197 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Amiens →

Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

In May Saint-Valery-sur-Somme generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°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
60 mm (2.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme →

Quend

In May Quend 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)
20°C (68°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
60 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Quend →

Beauvais

In May Beauvais 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
173 hours
200 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Beauvais →

Le Crotoy

In May Le Crotoy 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)
20°C (68°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
60 mm (2.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Le Crotoy →

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

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Picardy in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Amiens 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Saint-Valery-sur-Somme 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Quend 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Beauvais 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Le Crotoy 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Mers-les-Bains 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)

Picardy weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Picardy, France in May?

Expect pleasant weather across Picardy, France in May. The popular destination of Amiens averages 19°C (66°F) by day and 9°C (48°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Picardy, France in May?

In Amiens, the average daytime high in May is 19°C (66°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 9°C (48°F).

Does Picardy, France get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Picardy, France during May, with Amiens averaging close to 72 mm (2.8 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Picardy, France?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Picardy, France 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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