Vézelay weather in May (Burgundy, France)

Is May a good time to explore Vézelay weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Vézelay during May, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 9°C.

Precipitation

Vézelay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of rain.

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

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

 

Vézelay, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 17 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

Temperatures

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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 Vézelay, 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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