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Perpignan in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Perpignan in May and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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May

Weather in Perpignan in May 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for Perpignan in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +72°F during the day, and approximately 7 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 12 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 46 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
46 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Perpignan has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Perpignan in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Perpignan for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in May is +73°F with a maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +52°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +72°F to +75°F.

Is Perpignan warm or cold in May?

Perpignan is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +64°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +48°F to +55°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Perpignan:

Climate in Perpignan in May

Perpignan weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+64°F+72°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+34°F+39°F+48°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+93°F+108°F
Rainfall
62 mm46 mm28 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
69%69%64%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
8710
Cloudy days
91110
Rainy days
13129
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +64°F to +72°F during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 62 mm to 46 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 69%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in April to 7 in May.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Perpignan in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Perpignan is gradually decreasing during May, going from 7 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Perpignan based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 39 mm, with a 35% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Perpignan wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 78 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 19 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Perpignan?

This is the weather in Perpignan in May 2023:
1 May
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+71°F
2 May
☀️
+77°F
3 May
☀️
+76°F
4 May
☀️
+78°F
5 May
☀️
+75°F
6 May
☁️
+76°F
7 May
☁️
+72°F
8 May
☀️
+76°F
9 May
☁️
+76°F
10 May
☀️
+69°F
11 May
☀️
+69°F
12 May
☁️
+68°F
13 May
🌧️
+64°F
14 May
☁️
+70°F
15 May
☀️
+69°F
16 May
☀️
+68°F
17 May
☀️
+69°F
18 May
☁️
+64°F
19 May
☁️
+66°F
20 May
☁️
+72°F
21 May
☁️
+68°F
22 May
🌧️
+77°F
23 May
☁️
+80°F
24 May
☀️
+80°F
25 May
🌧️
+71°F
26 May
☀️
+79°F
27 May
☀️
+84°F
28 May
☀️
+80°F
29 May
☀️
+83°F
30 May
☀️
+83°F
31 May
☁️
+75°F
In May 2023 Perpignan had 16 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +73°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 62%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Perpignan climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Perpignan in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+64°F) and the highest in 2022 (+72°F). The driest year was 1998 with only 297 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 875 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Perpignan in May:

Is May a good time to visit Perpignan?

May is a really good time to go to Perpignan. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Perpignan.

Can you sunbathe in Perpignan in May?

May has mild temperatures in Perpignan. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Perpignan rainy in May?

Perpignan is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Perpignan in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Perpignan in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in France

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Monthly weather in Perpignan

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Perpignan, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.