Provence weather in May 2026

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 21°C in Provence, France in May based on long-term weather averages. There are 9 hours of sunshine per day on average with typically 43 mm of rainfall in the month.

  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Provence (Marseille)21
    21°C max day temperature
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • 8 days with some rainfall in May in Provence (Marseille)8
    8 days with some rainfall
  • 12°C minimum night-time temperature in May in Provence (Marseille)12
    12°C min night temperature
  • 15 hours of daylight per day in May in Provence (Marseille)15
    15 hours of daylight per day
  • No heat & humidity in May in Provence (Marseille)0
    No heat & humidity
  • 43 mm monthly rainfall in May in Provence (Marseille)43
    43 mm of monthly rainfall
  • UV (maximum) index 7 (High) in May in Provence (Marseille)7
    7 (High) UV index
  • 16°C sea temperature in May in Provence (Marseille)16
    16°C sea temperature

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The May weather guide for Provence (Marseille) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in Provence in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 21°C in Marseille, Provence in May, falling to 12°C at night.

How sunny is it in Provence in May?

There are normally 9 hours of bright sunshine each day in Marseille, Provence in May - that's 62% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Provence in May?

The average sea temperature around Marseille, Provence in May is 16°C.

Does it rain in Provence in May?

There are usually 8 days with some rain in Marseille, Provence in May and the average monthly rainfall is 43mm.

Provence May sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Provence in May 2026. Select a month to view Provence sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The Provence sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Marseille.

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Date Sunrise times Sunset times
Friday, 1st May 2026 05:32 19:40
Saturday, 16th May 2026 05:14 19:57
Sunday, 31st May 2026 05:02 20:11

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