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Saint-Omer weather in May (Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Saint-Omer this May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

May in Saint-Omer generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°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-Omer in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 195 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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Saint-Omer, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 70 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 195 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Lille, France (58 KM, 36 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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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-Omer, 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
6/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
7/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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