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

Will it be rainy or sunny in Saint-Genis-Pouilly this May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of May in Saint-Genis-Pouilly typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 19°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 9°C.

Precipitation

Saint-Genis-Pouilly in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 211 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saint-Genis-Pouilly, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 147 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 211 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Geneva, Switzerland (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-Genis-Pouilly, 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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