Monthly climate guide
Biarritz weather in May
With highs near 19°C (67°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), May feels mild in Biarritz. Rainfall averages about 99 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than April and 4°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- It warms up quickly from here: by June highs are about 4°C higher.
- Just 130 km apart, but Biarritz runs about 3°C warmer than Lourdes this month.
- May brings late spring to Biarritz.
Avg high
19°C
67°F
Avg low
11°C
52°F
Rainfall
99 mm
wet
Humidity
80%
relative
Sky
72%
cloud · often cloudy
Biarritz weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 51°F | 5°C / 40°F | 141 mm | 87% | 78% |
| February | 11°C / 52°F | 4°C / 40°F | 111 mm | 84% | 71% |
| March | 14°C / 57°F | 6°C / 43°F | 97 mm | 82% | 70% |
| April | 17°C / 62°F | 9°C / 47°F | 98 mm | 80% | 71% |
| May | 19°C / 67°F | 11°C / 52°F | 99 mm | 80% | 72% |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 14°C / 58°F | 92 mm | 79% | 69% |
| July | 26°C / 79°F | 17°C / 62°F | 64 mm | 76% | 65% |
| August | 27°C / 81°F | 17°C / 62°F | 49 mm | 71% | 65% |
| September | 25°C / 77°F | 15°C / 59°F | 63 mm | 71% | 63% |
| October | 21°C / 69°F | 12°C / 54°F | 88 mm | 76% | 68% |
| November | 15°C / 58°F | 8°C / 47°F | 151 mm | 84% | 76% |
| December | 12°C / 54°F | 6°C / 43°F | 121 mm | 86% | 75% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May a good time to visit Biarritz?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Biarritz →Other France cities in May
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Biarritz in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Biarritz?
May is one of the wetter months in Biarritz, with about 99 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Biarritz in May?
Average highs are about 19°C (67°F) and average lows about 11°C (52°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Biarritz in May?
Biarritz typically gets around 99 mm of rain in May — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Biarritz (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.