Strasbourg weather in May (Alsace, France)

What kind of weather does May bring to Strasbourg? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Strasbourg in May, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 21°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Strasbourg in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 205 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Strasbourg.

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, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Strasbourg, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 73%  

Sunshine 205 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Strasbourg, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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