Saint-Claude weather in May (Franche-Comté, France)

Will it be warm or cold in Saint-Claude this May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In May, Saint-Claude typically experiences pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 19°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 8°C.

Precipitation

Saint-Claude in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 161 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 211 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saint-Claude, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 161 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 211 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Geneva, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 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 Saint-Claude, 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

7/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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