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Paris in May
The weather in May
In May, Paris averages daytime highs of 20° and night-time lows of 10° — mild weather by day. Expect around 63 mm of precipitation spread over about 12 wet days, with average cloud cover near 42%.
Days are 3.8° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 3.3°.
May scores 67/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Paris. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and September instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:10 and sets at 21:25 local time, giving 15 h 15 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 77 minutes over the month.
Why 67/100?
How the score for May is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Paris this month
France's best in May
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Paris in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Paris?
May scores 67/100 for Paris, which we rate as good. Average highs are 20°C with 12 wet days.
How warm is Paris in May?
Daytime highs average 20°C and night-time lows 10°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Paris in May?
Paris receives about 63 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 12 days.