May · France
Best time to visit Saint-Tropez in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Saint-Tropez in May
Average temperature 18°C, 40 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.6/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 40 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Saint-Tropez scores 7.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 18°C, 40 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Saint-Tropez is a former fishing port on the French Riviera, known for its harbour, citadel and Pampelonne beach.
May in Saint-Tropez — reliably good (5th best month)
May averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 40 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.8 daylight hours.
It scores 7.6/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? July scores 2.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Saint-Tropez in May?
- In May, Saint-Tropez averages 18°C, 40 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Saint-Tropez?
- May earns a 7.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Saint-Tropez in May?
- Expect about 40 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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