Saint-Chamond weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

How's the weather trend in Saint-Chamond as May approaches? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Saint-Chamond includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 9°C.

Precipitation

Saint-Chamond in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. As the month with the most rain, you'll want to have an umbrella with you to manage the frequent showers. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 215 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Saint-Chamond climate page with graphs.

 

Saint-Chamond, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Saint-Étienne, France (10 KM, 6 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 Saint-Chamond, 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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