Saint-Genis-Laval weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

Can you expect sunny skies in Saint-Genis-Laval in May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During May, Saint-Genis-Laval experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 22°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Saint-Genis-Laval in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 221 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saint-Genis-Laval, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 221 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

Data from: Lyon, France (7 KM, 4 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-Genis-Laval, 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

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