Weather in Poitiers for May 2026
Until now, May 2026 in Poitiers has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 17.6 °C (showing only a slight deviation of -0.5 °C).
The forecast for the next days in Poitiers predicts a temperature of 26.4 °C, which is cooler than the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Poitiers at the beginning of May is 17.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 30.3 °C by the end of May.
Poitiers experiences heavy rainfall in May, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 79.6 mm.
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Poitiers Weather May
Temperatures trend during May in Poitiers
May weather in Poitiers day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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| 1 May |  Heavy rain at times | 17° /10° | 5.8 mm | 4 | |
| 2 May |  Overcast | 19° /8° | 4.2 mm | 4 | |
| 3 May |  Sunny | 20° /9° | 3.3 mm | 4 | |
| 4 May |  Patchy rain possible | 17° /9° | 5.8 mm | 3 | |
| 5 May |  Moderate rain at times | 16° /9° | 2.9 mm | 4 | |
| 6 May | Overcast | 16° /7° | 4.3 mm | 3 | |
| 7 May | Patchy rain possible | 17° /8° | 1.9 mm | 4 | |
| 8 May | Overcast | 19° /7° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
| 9 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 19° /8° | 6.4 mm | 5 | |
| 10 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 19° /9° | 4.5 mm | 4 | |
| 11 May | Patchy rain possible | 18° /9° | 3 mm | 4 | |
| 12 May | Light rain shower | 16° /7° | 3.2 mm | 4 | |
| 13 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 18° /7° | 7.1 mm | 5 | |
| 14 May | Overcast | 18° /7° | 3.2 mm | 4 | |
| 15 May | Patchy rain possible | 17° /7° | 1.7 mm | 4 | |
| 16 May |  Partly cloudy | 16° /5° | 1 mm | 5 | |
| 17 May | Overcast | 17° /6° | 2.4 mm | 4 | |
| 18 May | Overcast | 18° /6° | 0.8 mm | 4 | |
| 19 May | Overcast | 20° /8° | 1.8 mm | 4 | |
| 20 May | Patchy rain possible | 19° /10° | 4 mm | 4 | |
| 21 May | Light rain shower | 20° /9° | 4.1 mm | 5 | |
| 22 May | Patchy rain possible | 21° /10° | 1.8 mm | 5 | |
| 23 May | Overcast | 18° /8° | 1.5 mm | 4 | |
| 24 May | Sunny | 30° /15° | 0 mm | 7.8 | |
| 25 May | Sunny | 31° /17° | 0 mm | 7.7 | |
| 26 May | Sunny | 32° /18° | 0 mm | 7.9 | |
| 27 May | Sunny | 32° /19° | 0 mm | 8.3 | |
| 28 May | Sunny | 30° /17° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 29 May | Sunny | 29° /15° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 30 May | Sunny | 30° /13° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 31 May | Patchy rain possible | 28° /16° | 0.6 mm | 5 | |
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Poitiers weather in May vs April vs June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 15°/6° | 19°/9° | 25°/13° |
| Rainfall | 81 mm | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Wind | 20.7 km/h | 19.6 km/h | 18.1 km/h |
| Humidity | 80% | 81% | 71% |
| Rainy days | 17 days | 22 days | 16 days |
| Dry days | 13 days | 9 days | 14 days |
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Poitiers in May - FAQ
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What to pack to Poitiers in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Poitiers in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Poitiers, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
May rainfall patterns in Poitiers
UV exposure in Poitiers during May
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