The weather in May in Côte d'Azur

It's warm in May in Côte d'Azur with an average temperature of 23°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 11°C and 16°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Côte d'Azur. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Côte d'Azur, France. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 32°C in 2022, Côte d'Azur reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 5°C to a highest value of 21°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Côte d'Azur is 22°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 36 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Côte d'Azur

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Côte d'Azur. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Côte d'Azur New York
Average temperature 23°C 22°C
Max. temperature 26°C 28°C
Min. temperature 11°C -5°C
Total precipitation 36 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 7 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Côte d'Azur with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 13°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 23°C, with nights around 14°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Côte d'Azur is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Côte d'Azur, France. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Côte d'Azur

Temperature in May in Côte d'Azur over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Côte d'Azur, France. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Côte d'Azur

Total precipitation in May in Côte d'Azur over the years

Daily UV index in May in Côte d'Azur

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Côte d'Azur, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Côte d'Azur by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Côte d'Azur. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.