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Saulieu weather in May (Burgundy, France)

Will it be warm or cold in Saulieu this May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Saulieu in May, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 20°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Saulieu in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 219 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saulieu, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 95 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
SunshineSunshine 219 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50% *  
* Data from: Dijon, France (64 KM, 39 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 Saulieu, 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
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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