May · France
Best time to visit Roussillon in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Roussillon in May
Average temperature 16°C, 101 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.9/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 101 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Roussillon scores 8.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 16°C, 101 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Roussillon is a Luberon village of red and orange houses above the ochre cliffs of the Sentier des Ocres.
May in Roussillon — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)
May averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 101 mm — wet for this destination — but about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
A 8.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Roussillon (3rd of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.3/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Roussillon in May?
- In May, Roussillon averages 16°C, 101 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Roussillon?
- May earns a 8.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Roussillon in May?
- Expect about 101 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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