North of France in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in the North of France in may 2025
Below, find the the weather forecast for may for most popular cities in North of France. These predictions are probabilities for the month of may from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in may in Lille
good weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Partly Cloudy
33% of time
29%
19%
10%
Weather at 12pm
65°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
25%
23%
20%
Weather at 6pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
27%
23%
13%
Weather at 3am
50°F
28%
24%
23%
11%
Where to go in the North of France in may?
Where to go in the North of France in may: destination map
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
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Where to go in may based on the weather?
| Nord (Lille, Dunkirk, Cambrai...) | 61°F to 65°F | 2 à 8 days | 54°F | good weather |
| Pas-de-Calais (Calais, Arras (Pas-de-Calais), Boulogne-sur-Mer...) | 58°F to 65°F | 2 à 6 days | 54°F | tolerable weather* |
Where should you go in the North of France in may when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in the North of France in may ranges from good to tolerable depending on the region and city.
Good news: It is not perfect, however, the weather in North of France that month should be quite good in Lens, Lille and Arras (Pas-de-Calais). I allows to savor tour in these places. And even why not take a little time to relax under the sun!
If you do not go the sun and blue sky, but, for example to go sightseeing, the cities of Douai, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Berck, Calais, Le Touquet, Valenciennes, Dunkirk and Cambrai have a decent enough weather for this kind of activity in may.
Climate in the North of France in may
Climate in Lille in may
In may, the mean temperature in Lille is 59°F (maximum temperature is 65°F and minimum temperature is 52°F). The climate is quite cold in that locality in this month, but it is liveable by dressing hot. With 2.7in over 4 days, you will experience some showers for your journey. But this is rather reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With a good climate, may is a good time to go in Lille in North of France.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 59°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||
| Length of day | 15:31 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Arras (Pas-de-Calais) in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Arras (Pas-de-Calais) is 58°F (maximum temperature is 65°F and minimum temperature is 52°F). The climate is fairly cold around this city in this month, but it is endurable by dressing cosy. With 2.8in over 4 days, rainfall can happen during your holidays. But this is pretty reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With a good climate, may is a good time to go in Arras (Pas-de-Calais).
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||
| Humidity | 88% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||
| Length of day | 15:28 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Boulogne-sur-Mer in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Boulogne-sur-Mer is 56°F (maximum temperature is 58°F and minimum temperature is 52°F). The climate is quite cold in this location in the month of may, but it is tolerable when dressing warm. With 2.5in over 4 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your stay. But this is rather reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With proper weather, the month of may is okay (but not good time) for traveling in this city in North of France.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 54°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 41% | ||
| Length of day | 15:31 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Calais in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 58°F and minimum temperature is 52°F (for an average temperature of 56°F). The climate is fairly cool in this location in the month of may, but it is liveable by dressing warm. With 2.7in over 5 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your holidays. But this is pretty moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With proper weather, may is okay (but not the best month) for traveling in that area.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 54°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||
| Humidity | 85% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||
| Length of day | 15:33 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Cambrai in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Cambrai is 58°F (maximum temperature is 65°F and minimum temperature is 52°F). The climate is rather fresh around this city in this month, but it is bearable when dressing cosy. With 3.2in over 6 days, rainfall can happen during your vacations. But this is reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With proper weather, the month of may is okay (but not the best time) for traveling in Cambrai in North of France.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||
| Humidity | 88% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||
| Length of day | 15:27 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
All cities in the North of France in may
| Lille in may | good weather |
| Arras (Pas-de-Calais) in may | good weather |
| Boulogne-sur-Mer in may | tolerable weather |
| Calais in may | tolerable weather |
| Cambrai in may | good weather |
| Dunkirk in may | good weather |
| Le Touquet in may | tolerable weather |
| Bray-Dunes in may | good weather |
| Montreuil-sur-Mer in may | tolerable weather |
| Valenciennes in may | good weather |
| Wissant in may | tolerable weather |
| Audinghen in may | tolerable weather |
| Audresselles in may | tolerable weather |
| Aulnoye-Aymeries in may | good weather |
| Berck in may | tolerable weather |
| Dannes in may | good weather |
| Douai in may | good weather |
| Escalles in may | tolerable weather |
| Hardelot-Plage in may | tolerable weather |
| Le Portel in may | tolerable weather |
| Leffrinckoucke in may | good weather |
| Lens in may | good weather |
| Marck in may | tolerable weather |
| Merlimont-Plage in may | tolerable weather |
| Oye-Plage in may | good weather |
| Petit Fort Philippe in may | good weather |
| Sainte-Cécile-Plage (Camiers) in may | good weather |
| Stella-Plage (Cucq) in may | tolerable weather |
| Tardinghen in may | tolerable weather |
| Zuydcoote in may | good weather |
| Ambleteuse in may | tolerable weather |
| Armentières in may | good weather |
| Béthune in may | good weather |
| Carvin in may | good weather |
| Desvres in may | tolerable weather |
| Equihen-Plage in may | tolerable weather |
| Fruges in may | tolerable weather |
| Grand-Fort-Philippe in may | good weather |
| Gravelines in may | good weather |
| Hazebrouck in may | good weather |
| Henin-Beaumont in may | good weather |
| Hesdin in may | good weather |
| Maubeuge in may | good weather |
| Roubaix in may | good weather |
| Saint-Amand-les-Eaux in may | good weather |
| Saint-Omer in may | good weather |
| Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise in may | good weather |
| Sangatte in may | tolerable weather |
| Tourcoing in may | good weather |
| Vieux-Conde in may | good weather |
| Villeneuve-d'Ascq in may | good weather |
| Wimereux in may | tolerable weather |
Weather data for North of France in may:
Weather data for North of France in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in the North of France. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in the North of France can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to the North of France.