Valence weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

Can you expect sunny skies in Valence in May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Valence during May to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 22°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Valence in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 254 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Valence. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Valence, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 254 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Montélimar, France (43 KM, 26 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 Valence, 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Valence.

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