These are the best beaches in France in May, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.
May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 61% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.9hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Bussaglia Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 19°C (65°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Bussaglia Beach for prolonged periods of time.
May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 62% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.0hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Ghisonaccia Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Ghisonaccia Beach for prolonged periods of time.
May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 60% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 8.8 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Farinole Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Farinole Beach for prolonged periods of time.
May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 64% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.3hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 8.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Propriano. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (65°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Propriano for prolonged periods of time.
May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 61% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.9hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Golfe de la Revellata. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Golfe de la Revellata for prolonged periods of time.
May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 62% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.0hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Canella Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). May is too cold for swimming in Canella Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 58% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Saleccia Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Saleccia Beach for prolonged periods of time.
May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 64% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.3hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 8.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Ventilegne Bay. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Ventilegne Bay for prolonged periods of time.
May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 64% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.3hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 8.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Plage du Petit Sperone. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Plage du Petit Sperone for prolonged periods of time.
May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 64% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.3hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 8.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Bonifacio. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Bonifacio for prolonged periods of time.
May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 58% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Bodri Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Bodri Beach for prolonged periods of time.
May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 58% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Ostriconi Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Ostriconi Beach for prolonged periods of time.
May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 58% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Bay of Calvi. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Bay of Calvi for prolonged periods of time.
May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 58% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Lozari Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Lozari Beach for prolonged periods of time.
May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 62% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.0hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 8.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Palombaggia Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Palombaggia Beach for prolonged periods of time.
May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (76°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 63% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.2hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 1cm (0.4inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 7.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Plage de Pampelonne. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (61°F). May is too cold for swimming in Plage de Pampelonne for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (76°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 63% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.2hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 1cm (0.4inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 7.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Pampelonne Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (61°F). May is too cold for swimming in Pampelonne Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 62% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.0hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 8.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Santa Giulia. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (61°F). May is too cold for swimming in Santa Giulia for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 62% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.0hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 8.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Rondinara Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (61°F). May is too cold for swimming in Rondinara Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 22°C (71°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 63% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.3hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 8.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Agay Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (60°F). May is too cold for swimming in Agay Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 22°C (71°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 64% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.4hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 7.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Porquerolles Marina. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (60°F). May is too cold for swimming in Porquerolles Marina for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 22°C (72°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 63% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.2hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 1.7cm (0.7inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Plage d'Arone. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Plage d'Arone for prolonged periods of time.
May has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (69°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 61% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.0hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 1cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Villefranche Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (61°F). May is too cold for swimming in Villefranche Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (69°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 61% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.0hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 1cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Promenade des Anglais. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (61°F). May is too cold for swimming in Promenade des Anglais for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (69°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 61% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.0hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 1cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Paloma Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (61°F). May is too cold for swimming in Paloma Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (69°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 56% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 8.2 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 1cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Baie du Soleil. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (60°F). May is too cold for swimming in Baie du Soleil for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 61% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.0hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 8.5cm (3.3inches) making it mostly dry with only light showers. There are just 7.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Plage des Catalans. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (61°F). May is too cold for swimming in Plage des Catalans for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 62% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.1hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 8.5cm (3.3inches) making it mostly dry with only light showers. There are just 7.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Calanque de Sormiou. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (60°F). May is too cold for swimming in Calanque de Sormiou for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 62% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.1hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 8.5cm (3.3inches) making it mostly dry with only light showers. There are just 7.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Calanque d'En Vau. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (60°F). May is too cold for swimming in Calanque d'En Vau for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (69°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 50% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.4 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Dune of Pilat. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Dune of Pilat for prolonged periods of time.
Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.
Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.
