Cherbourg-Octeville Weather in May
What's the weather like in Cherbourg-Octeville (Basse-Normandie) in May 2026?
The climate in Cherbourg-Octeville during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
May is in the spring in Cherbourg-Octeville and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 14.6°C 58.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 8.2°C 46.8°F |
| Average temperature | 11.4°C 52.5°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 62 mm 2.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 13 days |
| Sea temperature | 11.5°C 52.7°F |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Windspeed | 17.3kph 11 mph |
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cherbourg-Octeville with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Cherbourg-Octeville
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cherbourg-Octeville in May 2025.
Other monthly averages
Cherbourg-Octeville weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 19.3°C 66.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 47mm 1.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 8hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 7.5°C 45.5°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 117mm 4.6ins |
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