Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
66°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Arcachon
France · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Mild days and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Daytime high
66°F
Lows around 56°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
59°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 11 wet days this month.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11.9 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 60° and nights feel near 54°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
41%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
8 mphMay Light breeze
Sea temperature
59°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 65°F, and early evening stays near 64°F.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning60°F
Rain19%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday64°F
Rain19%
Cloud63%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon65°F
Rain15%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening64°F
Rain14%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 44 | 3.5 | 13 | 6.0 | 82 | 55 |
| Feb | 53 | 44 | 2.6 | 11 | 7.4 | 79 | 54 |
| Mar | 57 | 47 | 2.5 | 11 | 9.4 | 75 | 54 |
| Apr | 61 | 51 | 2.5 | 12 | 10.8 | 74 | 56 |
| May | 66 | 56 | 2.6 | 11 | 11.9 | 76 | 59 |
| Jun | 72 | 62 | 2.5 | 9 | 12.6 | 75 | 65 |
| Jul | 75 | 65 | 1.6 | 8 | 12.9 | 74 | 69 |
| Aug | 76 | 66 | 2.0 | 8 | 12.3 | 75 | 71 |
| Sep | 72 | 62 | 2.3 | 9 | 10.6 | 75 | 69 |
| Oct | 67 | 57 | 3.2 | 11 | 8.4 | 79 | 65 |
| Nov | 58 | 50 | 4.5 | 14 | 6.5 | 81 | 60 |
| Dec | 53 | 46 | 3.8 | 13 | 5.6 | 83 | 57 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
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