Weather forecast for the Camino de Tours y Paris in May

The Camino de Tours y Paris primarily traverses through western France, beginning in the north in Paris and extending southward through notable regions such as Centre-Val de Loire, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, and into the Basque Country close to the Spanish border.

In northern France, around the Paris area, the weather in May is generally mild with average high temperatures around 16°C to 19°C and lows from 8°C to 10°C. Cloud cover is common, and rain is frequent, often manifesting as patchy rain or moderate showers. As you continue through the Centre-Val de Loire, similar weather patterns persist with the temperature slightly increasing, while rainfall remains a regular occurrence.

Moving into Nouvelle-Aquitaine, you'll notice the temperatures gradually rise as you progress southward, with average highs reaching up to 24°C. The weather becomes somewhat more varied, with sunny spells becoming more prominent, though patchy rain and showers still occur with some regularity.

Approaching the Basque Country towards the journey's end, expect similar temperatures in the low to mid-20s°C. The region is characterized by a balance of sunny days and frequent rain showers. While there's a presence of heavier rain and cloud cover, sunny periods are also common, adding a degree of variability to the weather along the way.

Start date
May 1
Start town
Paris
End date
Jun 6
End town
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
Total days
37
Total distance
940 km
Daily distance
25.4 km
Average high
20°C
Average low
11°C
Average precipitation
2.5 mm/day

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