Villefranche-sur-Mer weather in May (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

How's the weather trend in Villefranche-sur-Mer as May approaches? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Villefranche-sur-Mer during May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 20°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 13°C.

Precipitation

Villefranche-sur-Mer in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Expect around 10 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With around 271 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Villefranche-sur-Mer, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 271 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 58% *  

Data from: Monte Carlo, Monaco (10 KM, 6 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 Villefranche-sur-Mer, 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. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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