Paris weather in May (Ile de France, France)

What should you pack for a trip to Paris in May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Paris in May, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 20°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Paris in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 200 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Paris climate page with graphs.

 

Paris, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 69%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 200 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 42%  

Where to go in France in May

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Paris, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Paris.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to France? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in France. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.