Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin) in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin) in may 2025
The weather in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin) in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Partly Cloudy
31% of time
30%
19%
14%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
27%
19%
17%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
28%
16%
14%
Weather at 3am
52°F
32%
28%
17%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin) in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin) in may.
The climate of Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin) in may is tolerable
The weather in may in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin) is quite dry (with 2.7in of rainfall over 4 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.2in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is fairly fresh in that locality this month, but it is liveable when dressing cosy. The high seasonal norm is 58°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin) is 56°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin) in may with a maximum record of 70°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 43°F in 2010.
On average, in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin), the days of may last 15:23. The sun rises at 05:22 and sets at 20:45.
With a correct weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in that area in Normandy.
Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin): another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin). more information
May: another location in Normandy?
If you want to go to Normandy in may, there are destinations with better weather than Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin):
In may, Caen, Bayeux, Deauville, Mont Saint-Michel, Rouen and Alençon (Orne) have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin) in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 43°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 25km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.45km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:22 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:45 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:23 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin) in may 2024:
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 52°F
52°F to 52°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
56°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 59°F
56°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in Normandy in may
Cities near Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin):
| Bretteville in may | tolerable weather |
| Urville-Nacqueville in may | tolerable weather |
| Fermanville in may | tolerable weather |
| La Hague in may | tolerable weather |
| Siouville-Hague in may | tolerable weather |
| Valognes in may | tolerable weather |
| Bricquebec in may | tolerable weather |
| Vicq-sur-Mer in may | tolerable weather |
| Flamanville in may | tolerable weather |
| Le Rozel in may | tolerable weather |
| Surtainville in may | tolerable weather |
| Barfleur in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin) in may:
Weather data for Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin) for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin) can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cherbourg-Octeville (Cotentin).