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Genlis Weather in May

Genlis in May

The short of it: Genlis in May averages a high of 21 °C (69 °F) and a low of 10 °C (49 °F), with 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 15 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 21° · low 10° · rain 79 mm · daylight 15 h 4 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & June

Thirty years of records give Genlis an average May high of 21°, a low of 10° and some 79 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 21°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 4 min in mid-May, 91 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 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and June.

Against its neighbours, Genlis runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur, 9 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in Genlis, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 26 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
January
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 4 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Chevigny-Saint-SauveurBourgogne-Franche-Comté9 km NW21°9°76 mm
QuetignyBourgogne-Franche-Comté12 km NW21°9°77 mm
LongvicBourgogne-Franche-Comté13 km WNW21°9°77 mm
AuxonneBourgogne-Franche-Comté13 km ESE21°10°85 mm
Saint-ApollinaireBourgogne-Franche-Comté15 km NW21°9°78 mm
ChenôveBourgogne-Franche-Comté18 km WNW21°9°78 mm
DijonBourgogne-Franche-Comté18 km WNW21°9°78 mm
Marsannay-la-CôteBourgogne-Franche-Comté18 km W20°9°80 mm

The Almanac · Genlis Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 21°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Genlis by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°0°61 mm12 km/h8 h 52 min✦✦
February8°0°52 mm13 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦
March13°3°48 mm13 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
April17°6°53 mm12 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
May21°10°79 mm11 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦
June25°13°59 mm10 km/h15 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
July27°15°63 mm10 km/h15 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
August27°15°56 mm9 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
September22°11°67 mm9 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
October17°8°81 mm10 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦✦
November10°3°83 mm11 km/h9 h 15 min✦✦
December7°1°75 mm12 km/h8 h 30 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Genlis in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Genlis in May?

Days average 21 °C (69 °F) and nights 10 °C (49 °F), with about 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 21°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Genlis?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and June.

How long are the days in Genlis in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 4 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 30 min in December to 15 h 54 min in June.

Does it snow in Genlis in May?

Hardly — May nights average 10 °C (49 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Genlis in May?

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

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