Weather in May in Alsace
Planning a getaway to Alsace this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Alsace in May?
Alsace is a region in France. May in Alsace generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Eymoutiers at 19°C to warm in Tamniès at 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Tamniès and 9°C in Eymoutiers.
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In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Monaco with an average of 62 mm to high rainfall in Ferrette with 136 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Strasbourg enjoys close to 205 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For specific regional insights in Alsace for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Alsace climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Alsace?
Strasbourg
In May Strasbourg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Colmar
In May Colmar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Ribeauvillé
In May Ribeauvillé generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Riquewihr
In May Riquewihr generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kaysersberg
In May Kaysersberg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Alsace, in France.
Is May the best time to visit Alsace?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Alsace. Typically, the climate in Strasbourg is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Alsace is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Strasbourg. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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