France in May - Weather Advice

dora37

Hi,

We have booked a holiday for the last week in May in Tarn-et-Garonne (France) about an hour north from Toulouse Airport.

As for the last 3 or 4 years we have holiday'd in the UK I am a bit out of touch with the weather abroad!

As the shops are now starting to stock summer clothing, I am keen to start buying (2 Adults 3 Children), can anyone let me know what the weather is likely to be at that time of year - similar to here? better?

I would really appreciate any useful advice that makes my planning any easier.

Thanks

gingerdad

We went slightly further north last may, and it was very hot, spent the whole week in the paddling pool in the garden.

Mike

gooismeid

If I were you I'd leave buying most of the kids' clothes until you actually get to France. All the big French supermarkets stock fantastic kids' clothes at bargain prices - much like Asda, Tesco etc. here, the difference being that
a) you don't need to pack quite so much if you buy when you're there,
b) your kids will not be wearing the same Tesco Basics T-shirt as everyone else over the summer when you get home, and
c) somehow French kids' clothes are just so much more stylish, even from supermarkets!

Also, buy the kids some espadrilles from the supermarket while you're looking for clothes. They're comfy like slippers, come in lots of bright colours and can basically be disposed of before you leave because they're so cheap.

rach29

The weather in this region is generally a fair bit warmer than at home, and is generally good through from late March through till October. However, it can be changeable in early season so I would suggest packing a cardigan and a plastic mac in case of a cool day or a shower. Evenings in early season can get a bit chilly too.

dora37

gooismeid wrote:

If I were you I'd leave buying most of the kids' clothes until you actually get to France. All the big French supermarkets stock fantastic kids' clothes at bargain prices - much like Asda, Tesco etc. here, the difference being that
a) you don't need to pack quite so much if you buy when you're there,
b) your kids will not be wearing the same Tesco Basics T-shirt as everyone else over the summer when you get home, and
c) somehow French kids' clothes are just so much more stylish, even from supermarkets!

Also, buy the kids some espadrilles from the supermarket while you're looking for clothes. They're comfy like slippers, come in lots of bright colours and can basically be disposed of before you leave because they're so cheap.

My idea of a good relaxing holiday is not having to plan (do all the planning beforehand) - just go with the flow as we lead such an organised,timetabled life normally.

So I wouldn't like the idea of HAVING to go and buy clothes once we got there, but thanks for the tip and if we get chance will take a look in the supermarkets.

dora37

gingerdad wrote:

We went slightly further north last may, and it was very hot, spent the whole week in the paddling pool in the garden.

Mike

Where did you go Mike?

We are in a farmhouse with 10 acres and a pool, so hopefully lots of sunny lazy days!!

However I think it is quite remote, but with a couple of villages reasonably close by - any tips on what is good to buy food wise and anything to leave well alone?