Biarritz · SpringMonth summary
Biarritz weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
54°F – 64°F
🌧 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: Favourable conditions in May (7.1/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
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
Spring marks the start of the good season in Biarritz. Temperatures rise (18°F) 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 43°F | 54°F | 47% | 0.2in | 6.1h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 43°F | 57°F | 44% | 0.2in | 8.2h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 46°F | 57°F | 52% | 0.2in | 9.7h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 50°F | 61°F | 46% | 0.2in | 10.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 54°F | 64°F | 49% | 0.1in | 12.2h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 61°F | 72°F | 44% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 64°F | 73°F | 32% | 0.1in | 13.1h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 64°F | 75°F | 33% | 0.1in | 12.1h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 61°F | 72°F | 42% | 0.2in | 10.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 55°F | 68°F | 40% | 0.1in | 8.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 48°F | 59°F | 52% | 0.3in | 7.0h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 45°F | 55°F | 46% | 0.2in | 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 64°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 64°F max and 12.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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