Var Weather in May

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

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Fréjus Hyères Toulon La Seyne-sur-Mer

Are you planning a trip a to the Var, France in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Var in May

The Var, France is a region in France. May in the Var generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Fréjus.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in La Seyne-sur-Mer with an average of 47 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Draguignan with 75 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Fréjus gets approximately 265 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in the Var in May

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

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 the Var

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

Temperature range in the Var (May)

Precipitation variation in the Var (May)

Fréjus

In May Fréjus 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)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
221 hours
265 hours
312 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Fréjus →

Hyères

In May Hyères generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°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
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
288 hours
330 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
50 mm (2 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hyères →

Toulon

In May Toulon 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)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
288 hours
330 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Toulon →

La Seyne-sur-Mer

In May La Seyne-sur-Mer 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
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
288 hours
330 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in La Seyne-sur-Mer →

Draguignan

In May Draguignan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°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)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
221 hours
265 hours
312 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Draguignan →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fréjus 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Hyères 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Toulon 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
La Seyne-sur-Mer 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Draguignan 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 75 mm (3 in)

The Var weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

the Var, France typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Fréjus average around 21°C (70°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Fréjus peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in May, dropping to about 14°C (57°F) overnight.

Does the Var, France get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in the Var, France. Fréjus averages only about 64 mm (2.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Var, France?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit the Var, France with overall perfect weather in Fréjus. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Fréjus. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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