Biarritz · SpringMonth summary
Biarritz weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
12°C – 18°C
🌧 Rainy days
49% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Biarritz in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Biarritz. July remains slightly better (+1.0 pts).
By trip type
Biarritz in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Biarritz. Temperatures rise (18°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 49% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (8.1/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 6°C | 12°C | 47% | 4.9 | 6.1h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 6°C | 14°C | 44% | 4.2 | 8.2h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 8°C | 14°C | 52% | 4.2 | 9.7h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 10°C | 16°C | 46% | 3.9 | 10.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 12°C | 18°C | 49% | 3.6 | 12.2h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 16°C | 22°C | 44% | 3.7 | 12.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 18°C | 23°C | 32% | 2.0 | 13.1h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 18°C | 24°C | 33% | 2.3 | 12.1h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 16°C | 22°C | 42% | 4.0 | 10.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 13°C | 20°C | 40% | 3.7 | 8.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 9°C | 15°C | 52% | 7.3 | 7.0h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 7°C | 13°C | 46% | 5.5 | 5.9h | 4.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Biarritz averages 18°C, 49% rainy days and 12.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -17%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Biarritz in May
Is May a good time to visit Biarritz?
May is an acceptable time for Biarritz (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (8.1/10) if possible.
What to do in Biarritz in May?
With 18°C max and 12.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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