Sun, sea & sand

Saint-Tropez weather in May

Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

49

Holiday weather in May

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Air temperature21°CNight 14°
Sea temperature17.4°Cfresh
Sunshine10hrs / dayof 14.6 h daylight
Rainy days6days / month47 mm

What is the weather like in Saint-Tropez in May?

In May, Saint-Tropez is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Saint-Tropez.

May compared

How the weather changes from April to June. Tap a month to open it.

AprilAprMayMayJuneJun
Score344990
Day17°21°25°
Night10°14°18°
Sea15°17°21°
Sun9 h10 h11 h
Rain days864

More details for May

Daylight
14 h 39 min06:10 – 20:49
UV index
8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
18 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
48 %on average
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Paris

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %32 %
  • Seaweight 25 %6 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %84 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in May

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • A jumper for the evenings

Saint-Tropez in May: quick answers

Is Saint-Tropez hot in May?

No. In May, Saint-Tropez is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C and nights drop to about 14 °C.

Can you swim in Saint-Tropez in May?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in May the sea averages just 17.4 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.

Does it rain much in Saint-Tropez in May?

Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 47 mm.

Saint-Tropez month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)