SeasonMapSaint-Tropez weather in May
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May in Saint-Tropez: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Saint-Tropez · #608 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Saint-Tropez in May
Other months in Saint-Tropez
Saint-Tropez's forum calls mid-July warm, afternoons approaching 30°C with moderate humidity, but the real story is the crowds — traffic and parking become genuinely difficult by mid-month as the village fills up through late August. Regulars suggest early June as a quieter, slightly cooler alternative for anyone prioritizing ease of getting around over guaranteed heat.
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Saint-Tropez climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 23°C / 73°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sea temperature | 19°C / 65°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 44 mm / 1.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 50 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Saint-Tropez 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.
Peak crowdsLa Bravade, Spring holidays in France, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Saint-Tropez'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).
Fair weatherSaint-Tropez's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Saint-Tropez in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
La Bravade
16–18 MayMajor festivalCrowdedThree days of musket salvos, processions and eighteenth-century uniform for the town's patron saint, on the same dates since the sixteenth century. Loud from dawn, and entirely for the locals. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Saint-Tropez — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Saint-Tropez in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Saint-Tropez?
- May in Saint-Tropez: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Saint-Tropez on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Saint-Tropez in May?
- In May, Saint-Tropez averages a daily high of 22.7°C and a low of 12.9°C, with about 43.9 mm of rain over roughly 8.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Saint-Tropez in May?
- Saint-Tropez has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in May.
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Similar destinations in Western Europe — May
Within 300 km: Ajaccio's Saint-Erasme, the fishermen's feast around 30 May – 2 Jun, and Cinque Terre's Monterosso lemon festival around 15–25 May.