Colmar weather in May (Alsace, France)

Curious about the climate in Colmar this May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Colmar usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 20°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 9°C.

Precipitation

Colmar in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. The month brings the most rain, so be prepared with an umbrella for the occasional shower. On average, there are about 17 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 201 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Colmar, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Mulhouse, France (36 KM, 22 Miles).

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.

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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 Colmar, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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