Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur weather in May
Planning a getaway to Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in May?
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is a region in France. Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 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.
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Le Monêtier-les-Bains at 9°C to warm in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès at 25°C. At night it cools down to 13°C in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès and -1°C in Le Monêtier-les-Bains.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Port-Cros with an average of 42 mm to high rainfall in Ristolas with 155 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 251 hours of sunshine in Cannes. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur climate page.
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Popular destinations in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?
Average weather in Cannes
In May Cannes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Nice
In May Nice generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Marseille
In May Marseille generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Sainte-Maxime
In May Sainte-Maxime generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Avignon
In May Avignon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°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 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. 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 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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