Royan weather in May (Poitou-Charentes, France)

Curious about the climate in Royan this May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Royan during May, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 22°C. At night, they generally drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Royan in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Expect around 16 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 232 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August, September and October 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 Royan climate page with graphs.

 

Royan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 232 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: La Rochelle, France (59 KM, 36 Miles).

Where to go in France in May

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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 Royan, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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