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Aiffres Weather in May

Aiffres in May

The short of it: Aiffres in May averages a high of 21 °C (69 °F) and a low of 10 °C (50 °F), with 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 14 h 58 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 21° · low 10° · rain 62 mm · daylight 14 h 58 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & September

Thirty years of records give Aiffres an average May high of 21°, a low of 10° and some 62 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 21°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 58 min in mid-May, 88 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and September.

Against its neighbours, Aiffres runs warmer than most and about as wet in May. Niort, 5 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in Aiffres, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 58 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NiortNew Aquitaine5 km NW21°10°61 mm
ChaurayNew Aquitaine8 km NNE21°10°63 mm
La CrècheNew Aquitaine12 km NE20°10°62 mm
MelleNew Aquitaine22 km ESE20°10°64 mm
SurgèresNew Aquitaine33 km SW20°10°54 mm
Fontenay-le-ComtePays de la Loire36 km WNW20°10°55 mm
Saint-Jean-d'AngélyNew Aquitaine39 km SSW21°10°60 mm
ParthenayNew Aquitaine42 km NNE20°9°62 mm

The Almanac · Aiffres Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 21°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Aiffres by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January9°3°83 mm14 km/h8 h 59 min✦
February11°2°60 mm14 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦✦
March15°5°60 mm14 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
April17°7°59 mm13 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
May21°10°62 mm12 km/h14 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
June24°13°52 mm12 km/h15 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
July26°14°36 mm11 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°14°65 mm10 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
September24°12°61 mm11 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
October19°9°86 mm12 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦✦
November13°6°125 mm12 km/h9 h 21 min✦✦
December10°3°87 mm13 km/h8 h 37 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Aiffres in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Aiffres in May?

Days average 21 °C (69 °F) and nights 10 °C (50 °F), with about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 21°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Aiffres?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and September.

How long are the days in Aiffres in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 58 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 37 min in December to 15 h 46 min in June.

Does it snow in Aiffres in May?

Hardly — May nights average 10 °C (50 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Aiffres in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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