Riquewihr weather in May (Alsace, France)

Will it be warm or cold in Riquewihr this May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in Riquewihr typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 20°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 9°C.

Precipitation

Riquewihr in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. This month sees the most rain, so carrying an umbrella will ensure you stay dry. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 205 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Riquewihr.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Riquewihr climate page with graphs.

 

Riquewihr, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany (45 KM, 27 Miles).

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.

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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 Riquewihr, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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