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Rennes in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Rennes in May and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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May

Weather in Rennes in May 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for Rennes in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +18°C during the day, and approximately 6 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 16 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 67 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
-1°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
67 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rennes has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Rennes in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rennes for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in May is +19°C with a maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +5°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +16°C to +24°C.

Is Rennes warm or cold in May?

Rennes is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +15°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +6°C to +9°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Rennes:

Climate in Rennes in May

Rennes weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+15°C+18°C+21°C
Min. temperature
-2°C-1°C+3°C
Max. temperature
+27°C+30°C+38°C
Rainfall
52 mm67 mm55 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
75%74%74%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
667
Cloudy days
777
Rainy days
161615
Snowy days
000

May often has better weather than April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +15°C to +18°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 52 mm to 67 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Rennes in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Rennes is gradually increasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Rennes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 41 mm, with a 32% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
May is one of the rainiest months in Rennes, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Rennes wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 67 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 45% chance of precipitation and 42 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Rennes?

This is the weather in Rennes in May 2023:
1 May
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+16°C
2 May
☀️
+20°C
3 May
☀️
+22°C
4 May
☀️
+19°C
5 May
🌧️
+18°C
6 May
🌧️
+18°C
7 May
☁️
+18°C
8 May
☁️
+17°C
9 May
🌧️
+17°C
10 May
🌧️
+15°C
11 May
☀️
+16°C
12 May
🌧️
+17°C
13 May
☁️
+19°C
14 May
☀️
+19°C
15 May
☁️
+14°C
16 May
☀️
+17°C
17 May
☀️
+19°C
18 May
☀️
+18°C
19 May
☀️
+19°C
20 May
☀️
+19°C
21 May
☀️
+20°C
22 May
☀️
+20°C
23 May
☀️
+20°C
24 May
☀️
+20°C
25 May
☀️
+21°C
26 May
☀️
+23°C
27 May
☀️
+25°C
28 May
☀️
+25°C
29 May
☀️
+24°C
30 May
☀️
+24°C
31 May
☀️
+24°C
In May 2023 Rennes had 21 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +19°C, with an absolute maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +14°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Rennes climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Rennes in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+14°C) and the highest in 2022 (+18°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 390 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2000 with 878 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rennes in May:

Is May a good time to visit Rennes?

May is a really good time to go to Rennes. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Rennes.

Can you sunbathe in Rennes in May?

May has mild temperatures in Rennes. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Rennes rainy in May?

Rennes is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Rennes in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rennes in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in France

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Monthly weather in Rennes

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rennes, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.