Sochaux weather in May (Franche-Comté, France)

How's the weather trend in Sochaux as May approaches? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Sochaux includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 19°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Sochaux in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. This is the wettest month of the year, so having an umbrella ready is a smart choice. Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 201 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sochaux, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Mulhouse, France (45 KM, 28 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 Sochaux, 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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