French Riviera and Provence in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in French Riviera and Provence in may 2025
Here, find the the weather forecast for the month of may for most popular cities in Provence/Côte d’Azur. These predictions are statistics for may from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in may in Marseille
good weather
Weather at 6am
61°F
Clear/Sunny
58% of time
24%
12%
4%
Weather at 12pm
68°F
Clear/Sunny
60% of time
22%
13%
5%
Weather at 6pm
65°F
Clear/Sunny
60% of time
19%
16%
5%
Weather at 3am
59°F
59%
24%
12%
4%
Where to go in French Riviera and Provence in may?
Where to go in French Riviera and Provence in may: destination map
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Where to go in may based on the weather?
| Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (Digne-les-Bains, Manosque, Sisteron...) | 67°F to 74°F | 3 à 9 days | good weather* | |
| Alpes-Maritimes (Nice, Cannes, Antibes...) | 61°F to 70°F | 3 à 10 days | 65°F | good weather* |
| Bouches-du-Rhône (Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, La Ciotat...) | 68°F to 74°F | 3 à 5 days | 63°F to 65°F | perfect weather* |
| Gard (Bagnols-sur-Ceze, Pont-Saint-Esprit...) | 74°F | 4 days | perfect weather | |
| Principality of Monaco (Monaco...) | 67°F | 10 days | 65°F | good weather |
| Var (Toulon, Saint-Tropez, Fréjus...) | 67°F to 74°F | 2 à 5 days | 63°F to 65°F | good weather* |
| Vaucluse (Avignon, Orange, Carpentras...) | 67°F to 74°F | 4 à 10 days | good weather* |
Where should you go in French Riviera and Provence in may when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in French Riviera and Provence in may ranges from perfect to good depending on the region and city.
Although it is not perfect the weather in Provence/Côte d'Azur in may is pretty good averywhere: in Orange, Sanary-sur-Mer, Six-Fours-les-Plages, Menton, Bandol, Avignon, Cavalaire, Juan-les-Pins, Fréjus, Porquerolles, Monaco, Ramatuelle, Marseille, Hyères, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Gap (Hautes-Alpes), Cannes, La Fos-sur-Mer, Lavandou, La Ciotat, Cassis, Saint-Tropez, Antibes, Sainte-Maxime, Saint-Raphaël, Toulon, Saint-Honorat Island and Sainte-Marguerite Island. I allows to savor sightseeing in these areas. And even why not take a little time to sunbathe!
Climate in French Riviera and Provence in may
Climate in Marseille in may
In may, the mean temperature in Marseille is 65°F (maximum temperature is 68°F and minimum temperature is 61°F). The climate good in that locality in this month. With 3.3in over 4 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your trip. But this is moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
With good weather conditions, may is a good time to go there in Provence/Côte d’Azur.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 65°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 68°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 61°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 63°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||
| Humidity | 74% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 22% | ||
| Length of day | 14:41 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Cannes in may
In may, the mean temperature in Cannes is 67°F (maximum temperature is 70°F and minimum temperature is 63°F). The climate quite pleasant there in may. With barely 3.1in over 3 days, rain may be scarce during your stay.
With good weather conditions, may is a good month to go there in Provence/Côte d’Azur.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 67°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 70°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 63°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 65°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||
| Humidity | 71% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 22% | ||
| Length of day | 14:43 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Monaco in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 67°F and minimum temperature is 61°F (for an average temperature of 63°F). The climate quite good in that area in may. With 7.1in over 10 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your journey. But this is pretty reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a good climate, may is an advisable month to go in that area in Provence/Côte d’Azur.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 63°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 67°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 61°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 65°F | ||
| Rainfall | 7.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (33%) | ||
| Humidity | 77% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 25% | ||
| Length of day | 14:44 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Nice in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Nice is 63°F (maximum temperature is 67°F and minimum temperature is 58°F). The climate comfortable around this city in this month. With 4.9in over 8 days, you will experience some showers for your holidays. But this is moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With a good climate, may is an advisable month to go in that area in Provence/Côte d’Azur.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 63°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 67°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 58°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 65°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||
| Humidity | 75% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 23% | ||
| Length of day | 14:44 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Saint-Tropez in may
In may, the mean temperature in Saint-Tropez is 67°F (maximum temperature is 70°F and minimum temperature is 63°F). The climate quite good there in may. With 2.7in over 3 days, the rain will not be a problem throughout your trip.
With a good climate, may is a good month to go in this city in Provence/Côte d’Azur.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 67°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 70°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 63°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 65°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (9%) | ||
| Humidity | 73% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 21% | ||
| Length of day | 14:41 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
All cities in French Riviera and Provence in may
| Marseille in may | good weather |
| Cannes in may | perfect weather |
| Monaco in may | good weather |
| Nice in may | good weather |
| Saint-Tropez in may | perfect weather |
| Toulon in may | good weather |
| Aix-en-Provence in may | good weather |
| Antibes in may | perfect weather |
| Avignon in may | perfect weather |
| Bormes-les-Mimosas in may | good weather |
| Cassis in may | good weather |
| Digne-les-Bains in may | good weather |
| Fréjus in may | perfect weather |
| Hyères in may | good weather |
| Isola 2000 in may | good weather |
| Juan-les-Pins in may | perfect weather |
| La Ciotat in may | good weather |
| Lavandou in may | good weather |
| Menton in may | good weather |
| Orange in may | perfect weather |
| Ramatuelle in may | perfect weather |
Weather data for French Riviera and Provence in may:
Weather data for French Riviera and Provence in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in French Riviera and Provence. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in French Riviera and Provence 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 French Riviera and Provence.