France weather in May
What is the weather like in France in May?
The weather conditions in France in May vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
During May in France, the average maximum temperature varies from low in Aussois with 9°C (47°F) to high in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès with 25°C (78°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (56°F) in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès and -1°C (30°F) in Aussois.
Precipitation in May varies from moderate in Ersa with an average of 37mm (1.46 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Argelès-Gazost with 191mm (7.52 inches).
It is also generally a
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To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of France, check out the map below.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in France?
Average weather in Paris
In May Paris generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (49°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Cannes
In May Cannes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (69°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (58°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Nice
In May Nice generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (56°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Lyon
In May Lyon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (71°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (51°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
In May Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (53°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to go to France?
In our opinion May is one of the best times to visit France with commonly perfect weather in Paris. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit France is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Paris.
The worst months are January, February and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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