Sauternes weather in May (Aquitaine, France)

Wondering what the weather is like in Sauternes during May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Sauternes during May to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Sauternes in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 216 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

Sauternes, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 216 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

Data from: Bordeaux, France (43 KM, 27 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 Sauternes, 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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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