Tarbes weather in May (Midi-Pyrénées, France)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Tarbes during May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

May in Tarbes generally includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 20°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 10°C.

Precipitation

Tarbes in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 165 mm for the month. The month is marked by heavy rainfall, often coming down in intense bursts. Make sure to have a poncho to stay dry. Historically, the month has about 14 days of rain.

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 and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tarbes, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 165 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

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 Tarbes, 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.

Camping

6/10

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