SeasonMapAix-en-Provence (Provence) weather in May
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May in Aix-en-Provence: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Aix-en-Provence · #44 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Aix-en-Provence in May
Aix-en-Provence's forum calls April-May the nicest stretch of the year for Provence, with late-May days typically 24-28°C and cool enough evenings for a light jacket. Regulars are honest that May can still run cool or bring rain some years, so packing waterproofs alongside summer layers is standard advice — the payoff is far smaller crowds than high summer.
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Aix-en-Provence climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 23°C / 73°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sea temperature | 17°C / 63°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 49 mm / 1.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 67% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Aix-en-Provence in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySpring holidays in France, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Aix-en-Provence's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherAix-en-Provence's best weather comes in May, June and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Aix-en-Provence — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Aix-en-Provence in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Aix-en-Provence?
- May in Aix-en-Provence: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Aix-en-Provence on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Aix-en-Provence in May?
- In May, Aix-en-Provence averages a daily high of 22.6°C and a low of 12.1°C, with about 48.7 mm of rain over roughly 7.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Aix-en-Provence in May?
- Aix-en-Provence has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in May.
Other months in Aix-en-Provence
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Similar destinations in Western Europe — May
Within 300 km: Saint-Tropez's La Bravade on 16–18 May, and Lyon's Nuits de Fourviere around 28 May – 25 Jul.