Weather in Poitiers for May 2026
In general, the average temperature in Poitiers at the beginning of May is 17.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 21.7 °C by the end of May.
Poitiers in May brings notable rainfall, with an average of 17 rainy days and a total precipitation of 238.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May |  Heavy rain at times | 16° /9° | 5 mm | 4 | |
| 2 May |  Overcast | 19° /7° | 0.7 mm | 5 | |
| 3 May |  Sunny | 20° /8° | 2 mm | 5 | |
| 4 May |  Patchy rain possible | 17° /9° | 2.7 mm | 4 | |
| 5 May |  Moderate rain at times | 17° /9° | 2.9 mm | 4 | |
| 6 May | Overcast | 17° /7° | 2.2 mm | 4 | |
| 7 May | Patchy rain possible | 17° /8° | 2.6 mm | 4 | |
| 8 May | Overcast | 18° /7° | 0.1 mm | 4 | |
| 9 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 18° /7° | 8.6 mm | 4 | |
| 10 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 20° /8° | 3.6 mm | 5 | |
| 11 May | Patchy rain possible | 19° /9° | 3 mm | 4 | |
| 12 May | Light rain shower | 17° /8° | 4.3 mm | 4 | |
| 13 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 18° /8° | 9.5 mm | 4 | |
| 14 May | Overcast | 20° /8° | 3.3 mm | 5 | |
| 15 May | Patchy rain possible | 17° /8° | 1.6 mm | 4 | |
| 16 May |  Partly cloudy | 17° /6° | 1.2 mm | 4 | |
| 17 May | Overcast | 17° /6° | 1.7 mm | 4 | |
| 18 May | Overcast | 19° /6° | 0.8 mm | 4 | |
| 19 May | Overcast | 20° /8° | 2 mm | 5 | |
| 20 May | Patchy rain possible | 18° /10° | 5.2 mm | 4 | |
| 21 May | Light rain shower | 19° /9° | 5.5 mm | 4 | |
| 22 May | Patchy rain possible | 19° /9° | 2.4 mm | 4 | |
| 23 May | Overcast | 18° /8° | 1.5 mm | 4 | |
| 24 May | Partly cloudy | 19° /9° | 3.4 mm | 5 | |
| 25 May | Patchy rain possible | 20° /9° | 0.6 mm | 5 | |
| 26 May | Partly cloudy | 21° /9° | 0.6 mm | 5 | |
| 27 May |  Cloudy | 21° /9° | 0.5 mm | 5 | |
| 28 May | Patchy rain possible | 21° /10° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
| 29 May | Partly cloudy | 22° /11° | 1.2 mm | 6 | |
| 30 May | Partly cloudy | 24° /12° | 0.6 mm | 6 | |
| 31 May | Cloudy | 23° /11° | 0.4 mm | 5 | |
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Poitiers in May - FAQ
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
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- 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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