Things to do in Dunkirk in May

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Overview

May is a good time to visit Dunkirk. The weather is usually moderately chilly and breezy, with temperatures ranging from 48—60°F (9—16°C).

Dunkirk has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your May trip to Dunkirk. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to May. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Dunkirk in May. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout May, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Dunkirk in May

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Holidays in Dunkirk in May
May
  • Labor Day / May Day (May 1)
  • WWII Victory Day (May 8)
  • Ascension Day (May 9)
  • Whit Sunday (May 19)
  • Whit Monday (May 20)
  • Mother's Day (May 26)
Other notable holidays
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Weather in Dunkirk in May

Temperatures on an average day in Dunkirk in May

The average temperature in Dunkirk in May for a typical day ranges from a high of 60°F (16°C) to a low of 48°F (9°C). Some would describe it as moderately chilly and breezy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Dunkirk, August, has days with highs of 70°F (21°C) and lows of 58°F (15°C). The coldest month, February has days with highs of 45°F (7°C) and lows of 36°F (2°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Dunkirk in May based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in May
60°F
highs
48°F
lows

General weather summary

Moderately chilly and breezy
Feels like
20%
Chance of rain
0.069 in
Amount
15.4 mph
Wind speed
76%
Humidity
15.5 hrs
Daylight length
6:02 AM
Sunrise
9:32 PM
Sunset
47%
Cloud cover
Sweater
What to wear
What to wear in May
With an average high of 60°F (16°C) and a low of 48°F (9°C), it generally feels moderately chilly and breezy. With that in mind, most people would dress in something moderately warm like a sweater
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Best attractions for Dunkirk in May

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Dunkirk has to offer for travelers in May, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Dunkirk that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Dunkirk for May.
Plage de Malo-les-Bains
1. Plage de Malo-les-Bains
4.5
(9727)
Beach
Outdoor Activities
Spacious beach & site of famous WWII evacuation, featuring a promenade with cafes & restaurants.
Museum Dunkerque 1940 Operation Dynamo
2. Museum Dunkerque 1940 Operation Dynamo
4.5
(3525)
War museum
Museums
Museum in WWII casemates with exhibits recounting the history of the 1940 Battle of Dunkirk.
Port Museum of Dunkirk
3. Port Museum of Dunkirk
4.5
(1656)
History museum
Museums
This museum in a former tobacco warehouse features interactive exhibits on Dunkerque's history.
Bio-Topia Fort-Mardyck - Dunkerque
4. Bio-Topia Fort-Mardyck - Dunkerque
4.1
(2877)
Zoo
Outdoor Activities
Small, tranquil zoo featuring around 50 species of wild & domestic animals from Europe.
Saint-Éloi Belfry of Dunkirk
5. Saint-Éloi Belfry of Dunkirk
4.5
(649)
Cultural landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Dunkirk
6. Dunkirk
Transportation
Ferries
Dunkirk is a coastal city in northern France. The Dunkirk 1940 Museum documents Operation Dynamo, the WWII evacuation of Allied soldiers from the city's beaches. The waterside Musée Portuaire (Port Museum) has historic ships, including the Duchesse Anne, a 3-masted sailing ship built in 1901. The striking LAAC is a contemporary art museum with a sculpture garden. Resorts line the soft sands of Malo-les-Bains beach.
FRAC Grand Large - Hauts-de-France
7. FRAC Grand Large - Hauts-de-France
4.1
(764)
Art museum
Striking museum housing over 1,500 works of contemporary art in a towering modern glass edifice.
Lieu d’Art et Action Contemporaine de Dunkerque
8. Lieu d’Art et Action Contemporaine de Dunkerque
4.3
(492)
Museum
Art Museums
Expansive art museum with over 1500 New Realist, Modern & Contemporary paintings & sculptures.
Aquarium de Dunkerque
9. Aquarium de Dunkerque
4.1
(611)
Aquarium
Nature & Parks
Saint-Éloi Catholic Church at Dunkirk
10. Saint-Éloi Catholic Church at Dunkirk
4.5
(567)
Catholic church
Sights & Landmarks
Catholic church with Gothic architecture, known for WWII bullet holes on parts of the facade.
Dunkirk Town Hall
11. Dunkirk Town Hall
4.4
(270)
City Hall
Sights & Landmarks
Fort Louis Park
12. Fort Louis Park
4.4
(2547)
Park
Nature & Parks
Commonwealth War Graves DunkerqueWW2
13. Commonwealth War Graves DunkerqueWW2
4.5
(4)
Cemetery
Sights & Landmarks
Casino Tranchant Dunkerque
14. Casino Tranchant Dunkerque
4.1
(2213)
Casino
Fun & Games
Lieu d’Art et Action Contemporaine de Dunkerque
15. Lieu d’Art et Action Contemporaine de Dunkerque
4.3
(492)
Museum
Art Museums
Expansive art museum with over 1500 New Realist, Modern & Contemporary paintings & sculptures.
Sculptures Garden
16. Sculptures Garden
4.2
(959)
Garden
Nature & Parks

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