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Saugues Weather in May

Saugues in May

The short of it: Saugues in May averages a high of 16 °C (62 °F) and a low of 5 °C (42 °F), with 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 14 h 49 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 5° · rain 80 mm · daylight 14 h 49 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

May in Saugues brings afternoons near 16° and nights around 5°, with about 80 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 49 min in mid-May, 84 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Saugues runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Langeac, 16 km to the NNW, is 2° warmer by day.

May in Saugues, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 13 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 49 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LangeacAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes16 km NNW19°8°67 mm
Espaly-Saint-MarcelAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes27 km ENE19°7°72 mm
Vals-près-le-PuyAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes27 km ENE18°7°74 mm
Saint-Chély-d'ApcherOccitanie28 km SW16°5°82 mm
Le Puy-en-VelayAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes28 km ENE19°8°71 mm
ChadracAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes30 km ENE19°8°71 mm
Brives-CharensacAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes32 km ENE19°7°73 mm
Saint-Germain-LapradeAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes34 km ENE18°7°74 mm

The Almanac · Saugues Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 4° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Saugues by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-2°56 mm14 km/h9 h 8 min✦✦
February6°-2°42 mm15 km/h10 h 21 min✦✦✦
March10°0°43 mm16 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦
April12°2°67 mm15 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦✦
May16°5°80 mm15 km/h14 h 49 min✦✦✦
June21°9°64 mm13 km/h15 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
July24°11°54 mm14 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
August24°11°61 mm13 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
September19°8°74 mm13 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°5°89 mm14 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦
November9°1°81 mm14 km/h9 h 28 min✦
December6°-1°57 mm14 km/h8 h 47 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Saugues in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Saugues in May?

Days average 16 °C (62 °F) and nights 5 °C (42 °F), with about 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Saugues?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Saugues in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 49 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 47 min in December to 15 h 35 min in June.

Does it snow in Saugues in May?

Hardly — May nights average 5 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Saugues in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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