Rouen weather in May (Upper Normandy, France)

How is May weather typically in Rouen? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in Rouen typically includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 19°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 9°C.

Precipitation

Rouen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 185 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Rouen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 79%  

Sunshine 185 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 Rouen, 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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