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May · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 66/100

Gap in May

Good · 66/100
High / low21° / 7°daily averages
Precipitation83 mm17 wet days
Cloud cover32%monthly average
44.56° N, 6.08° EElevation 741 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
When to goGap · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66May
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
May: high / low21° / 7°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Gap averages daytime highs of 21° and night-time lows of 7° — mild weather by day. Expect around 83 mm of precipitation spread over about 17 wet days, with average cloud cover near 32%.

Days are 4.4° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 4.3°.

May scores 66/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 3rd of the twelve months for Gap.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:09 and sets at 20:57 local time, giving 14 h 47 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 64 minutes over the month.

Why 66/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%97%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in May

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiTop of the table

France's best in May

Where to go in May
Ajaccio
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Ajaccio

Corsica
23°May high
7wet days
84score
Ajaccio
Bastia
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Bastia

Corsica
21°May high
7wet days
84score
Bastia
Furiani
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Furiani

Corsica
21°May high
7wet days
84score
Furiani
Marseille
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Marseille

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
23°May high
7wet days
83score
Marseille
·Questions

Gap in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Gap?

May scores 66/100 for Gap, which we rate as good. Average highs are 21°C with 17 wet days.

How warm is Gap in May?

Daytime highs average 21°C and night-time lows 7°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Gap in May?

Gap receives about 83 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 17 days.