Rennes weather in May (Brittany, France)

How does the weather in Rennes usually fare in May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Rennes during May is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 20°C, cooling off to about 9°C at night.

Precipitation

Rennes in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 193 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Rennes, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 193 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in France in May

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Rennes, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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