Sainte-Maxime weather in May (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

Curious about the climate in Sainte-Maxime this May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The weather in Sainte-Maxime during May is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 22°C. At night, they generally drop to 15°C.

Precipitation

Sainte-Maxime in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. You can typically expect 8 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 235 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Sainte-Maxime. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Sainte-Maxime, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Sunshine 235 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Saint-Tropez, France (4 KM, 2 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 Sainte-Maxime, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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