Weather in May in Poitou-Charentes
Considering a trip to Poitou-Charentes 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 Poitou-Charentes in May?
Poitou-Charentes is a region in France. May in Poitou-Charentes generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Ars-en-Ré at 18°C to warm in La Barde at 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in La Barde and 13°C in Ars-en-Ré.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Saint-Clément-des-Baleines with an average of 59 mm to moderate rainfall in Brigueuil with 93 mm.Average sunshine
The city Royan usually sees around 232 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a closer look at May's conditions in Poitou-Charentes, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Poitou-Charentes's yearly weather, check out our Poitou-Charentes climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Poitou-Charentes?
Royan
In May Royan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Saint-Palais-sur-Mer
In May Saint-Palais-sur-Mer generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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La Palmyre
In May La Palmyre generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ronce-les-Bains
In May Ronce-les-Bains generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Vaux-sur-Mer
In May Vaux-sur-Mer generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°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 Poitou-Charentes?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Poitou-Charentes with overall perfect weather in Royan. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Poitou-Charentes is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Royan. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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