May verdict

Montpellier, France in May

Weather score51Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Montpellier, France, France travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

22°C

Rain

49mm

Sun

8h

Sea

16°C

Weather score

51

Mixed

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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May22°C average high

May is close to Montpellier's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May49mm average rain

May sits on the drier side of Montpellier's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsApril to August

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May8 hours average sun

May sits close to Montpellier's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJune to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May16°C average sea

May is close to Montpellier's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJune to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May51 weather score

May sits close to Montpellier's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJuly to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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