Sainte-Marie-de-Ré weather in May (Island of Ré, France)

Planning a trip to Sainte-Marie-de-Ré in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Sainte-Marie-de-Ré typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C.

Sainte-Marie-de-Ré in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 232 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sainte-Marie-de-Ré climate page with graphs.

 

Sainte-Marie-de-Ré, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 232 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: La Rochelle, France (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in France in May

Find out more about the weather in France in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Sainte-Marie-de-Ré in May?

For visitors traveling to Sainte-Marie-de-Ré, 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 in May.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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