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Thiers Weather in May

Thiers in May

The short of it: Thiers in May averages a high of 19 °C (66 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 14 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 8° · rain 75 mm · daylight 14 h 55 min

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

Thirty years of records give Thiers an average May high of 19°, a low of 8° and some 75 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 19°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 75 mm.

The sun is up for about 14 h 55 min in mid-May, 86 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Thiers runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Courpière, 11 km to the S, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Thiers, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st 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
14 h 55 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CourpièreAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes11 km S20°9°70 mm
LezouxAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes13 km WSW20°8°72 mm
Pont-du-ChâteauAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes24 km WSW21°8°74 mm
LempdesAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes29 km WSW21°9°75 mm
Cournon-d'AuvergneAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes30 km WSW20°9°73 mm
Bellerive-sur-AllierAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes31 km NNW21°8°79 mm
GerzatAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes31 km W21°9°75 mm
VichyAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes32 km NNW21°8°79 mm

The Almanac · Thiers 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 19°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 75 mm.

Climate of Thiers by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°0°45 mm11 km/h9 h 2 min✦✦✦
February8°-1°33 mm12 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦✦
March12°2°36 mm13 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
April15°4°49 mm12 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦✦
May19°8°75 mm12 km/h14 h 55 min✦✦✦
June23°11°69 mm10 km/h15 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
July25°13°60 mm10 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
August25°13°74 mm10 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦
September21°10°68 mm9 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
October16°7°57 mm10 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
November10°3°58 mm11 km/h9 h 23 min✦✦✦
December7°0°49 mm12 km/h8 h 41 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Thiers in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Thiers in May?

Days average 19 °C (66 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 19°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 75 mm.

Is May a good time to visit Thiers?

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

How long are the days in Thiers in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 55 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 41 min in December to 15 h 42 min in June.

Does it snow in Thiers in May?

Hardly — May nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Thiers in May?

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

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