Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
67mm
Sun
7h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
39
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare Saintes, France with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May19°C average high
May is close to Saintes' yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
May67mm average rain
May sits near Saintes' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May7 hours average sun
May sits close to Saintes' 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.
May15°C average sea
May is close to Saintes' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 18°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
May39 weather score
May sits close to Saintes' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.