Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
76°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Arles
France · Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Warm days with cooler nights and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Late
Daytime high
76°F
Lows around 56°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
12.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 8 wet days, more than in most months.
25%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.5 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 70° and nights feel near 54°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
51%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
8 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 75°F, easing to about 71°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning65°F
Rain12%
Cloud48%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday73°F
Rain12%
Cloud52%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon75°F
Rain14%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening71°F
Rain12%
Cloud51%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 39 | 2.2 | 7 | 7.0 | 73 |
| Feb | 56 | 40 | 1.6 | 6 | 8.4 | 67 |
| Mar | 63 | 44 | 1.9 | 6 | 9.9 | 62 |
| Apr | 69 | 49 | 2.4 | 8 | 11.1 | 59 |
| May | 76 | 56 | 2.3 | 8 | 12.5 | 58 |
| Jun | 85 | 64 | 1.3 | 5 | 13.8 | 54 |
| Jul | 90 | 68 | 0.8 | 4 | 13.8 | 50 |
| Aug | 89 | 67 | 1.6 | 4 | 12.7 | 54 |
| Sep | 80 | 60 | 3.4 | 6 | 10.7 | 62 |
| Oct | 71 | 54 | 3.5 | 8 | 8.8 | 71 |
| Nov | 60 | 46 | 3.6 | 10 | 7.2 | 74 |
| Dec | 54 | 40 | 2.2 | 8 | 6.8 | 74 |
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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
Data & methodology