May · France
Best time to visit Étretat in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Étretat in May
Average temperature 14°C, 49 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.1/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 49 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Étretat scores 9.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 14°C, 49 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Étretat's white chalk cliffs and needle arches face the Channel on Normandy's Alabaster Coast.
May ranks 2nd of 12 for Étretat — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 49 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.2 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Étretat at 9.1/10 (2nd of 12), just behind July at 9.2/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Étretat in May?
- In May, Étretat averages 14°C, 49 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Étretat?
- May earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Étretat in May?
- Expect about 49 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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