Sélestat weather in May (Alsace, France)

Wondering what the weather is like in Sélestat during May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Sélestat during May is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Sélestat in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Prepare for the wettest month with an umbrella to protect yourself from frequent rain. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 205 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Sélestat. May, June, July, August and September typically offer 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 Sélestat climate page with graphs.

 

Sélestat, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany (41 KM, 25 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 Sélestat, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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