Strasbourg weather in May (Alsace, France)

What can you expect from the weather in Strasbourg during May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Strasbourg the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 10°C.

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

With around 205 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 in May and which places have the best weather 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 Strasbourg in May?

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 in May.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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