Calais in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Calais in may 2025
The weather in Calais in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
28%
20%
16%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
31%
17%
14%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
25%
18%
10%
Weather at 3am
52°F
34%
29%
17%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Calais in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Calais in may.
The climate of Calais in may is tolerable
the weather in Calais in may is wet (with 2.7in of precipitation over 5 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 2in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is rather fresh around this city this month, but it is endurable when dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 58°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Calais is 56°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Calais in may with a maximum record of 68°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 41°F in 2021. You can expect to have about 2 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 6% of time.
On average, in Calais, the days of may last 15:33. Sunrise is at 05:03 and sets at 20:36.
With proper weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in Calais.
Calais: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Calais. more information
May: another location in the North of France?
If you want to go to the North of France in may, there are destinations with better weather than Calais:
In may, Lille, Arras (Pas-de-Calais), Cambrai, Dunkirk, Bray-Dunes and Valenciennes have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Calais in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 68°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 41°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 57°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 25km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.3in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.42km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:03 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:36 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:33 | ||||
| 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 Calais in may 2024:
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
56°F to 63°F
56°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 56°F
56°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
56°F to 61°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
56°F to 61°F
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
56°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
52°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in the North of France in may
Cities near Calais:
| Marck in may | tolerable weather |
| Sangatte in may | tolerable weather |
| Escalles in may | tolerable weather |
| Oye-Plage in may | good weather |
| Wissant in may | tolerable weather |
| Grand-Fort-Philippe in may | good weather |
| Tardinghen in may | tolerable weather |
| Petit Fort Philippe in may | good weather |
| Gravelines in may | good weather |
| Audinghen in may | tolerable weather |
| Audresselles in may | tolerable weather |
| Ambleteuse in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Calais
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Weather data for Calais in may:
Weather data for Calais for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Calais. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Calais 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 Calais.