Saint-Paul-de-Vence weather in May (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

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

Temperatures

The weather in Saint-Paul-de-Vence during May is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 20°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Saint-Paul-de-Vence in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. You can typically expect 10 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 251 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Saint-Paul-de-Vence. May, June, July, August and September typically offer 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-Paul-de-Vence climate page with graphs.

 

Saint-Paul-de-Vence, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 251 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

Data from: Monaco, France (8 KM, 5 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-Paul-de-Vence, 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. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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