Temperature in France in May

May in France has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from low in Aussois with 9°C to high temperatures in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès with 25°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès and -1°C in Aussois.

What is the temperature of the different cities in France in May?

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in France on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

What is the warmest city in May in France?

Saint-Étienne-du-Grès tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 13°C.

What is the coldest city in May in France?

The coldest city in May in France is Aussois when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 9°C and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -1°C.

How much sun does France get in May?

Paris enjoys approximately 200 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

What is the water's temperature in May?

The water temperature averages approximately 18°C in Monaco this month, so still a bit cool to swim but some enjoy a chilly dive.

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