The weather in May in Nîmes

It's warm in May in Nîmes with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 16°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Nîmes. 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 Nîmes, 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, Nîmes reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 4°C to a highest value of 21°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 40 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in May for Nîmes

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

May weather comparison

  Nîmes New York
Average temperature 24°C 22°C
Max. temperature 27°C 28°C
Min. temperature 10°C -5°C
Total precipitation 40 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 8 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Nîmes with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 13°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 24°C, with nights around 13°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Nîmes is around 26°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 9 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 Nîmes, France. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Nîmes

Temperature in May in Nîmes over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Nîmes, 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 Nîmes

Total precipitation in May in Nîmes over the years

Daily UV index in May in Nîmes

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Nîmes, 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 Nîmes by month

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