Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer weather in May (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

What does the weather outlook for Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer look like in May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 21°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 9 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 265 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer climate page with graphs.

 

Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 265 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

Data from: Nîmes, France (43 KM, 26 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 Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, 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

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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