Roussillon weather in May (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

What does the weather outlook for Roussillon look like in May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Roussillon during May to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 23°C. At night, it falls to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Roussillon in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 10 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 291 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Roussillon. May, June, July, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Roussillon, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 291 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Avignon, France (39 KM, 24 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.

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 Roussillon, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Roussillon.

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