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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France in May.

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Considering a trip to Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in May

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France is a region in France. Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In May, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Le Monêtier-les-Bains at 9°C (48°F) to warm in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès at 25°C (77°F). At night it cools down to 13°C (55°F) in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès and -1°C (30°F) in Le Monêtier-les-Bains.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Port-Cros with an average of 42 mm (1.7 in) to high rainfall in Ristolas with 155 mm (6.1 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Cannes sees close to 251 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cannes)

January12°C (54°F) February13°C (55°F) March15°C (59°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September24°C (75°F) October20°C (68°F) November16°C (61°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

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 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?

Temperature range in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (May)

Precipitation variation in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (May)

Cannes

In May Cannes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°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
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
251 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cannes →

Nice

In May Nice generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
251 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
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Marseille

In May Marseille generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
293 hours
335 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Marseille →

Sainte-Maxime

In May Sainte-Maxime generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
253 hours
235 hours
285 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
52 mm (2 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Avignon

In May Avignon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
291 hours
335 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, in France.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cannes 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Marseille 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Nice 20°C (68°F) 13°C (55°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Sainte-Maxime 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Avignon 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Aix en Provence 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France in May?

In May, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France generally has perfect weather conditions. Cannes sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France in May?

Average temperatures in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France during May range from a nighttime low near 14°C (57°F) to a daytime high around 21°C (70°F) in Cannes.

Does Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Cannes averages just 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Typically, the climate in Cannes is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Cannes. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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