May · France
Best time to visit Dijon in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Dijon in May
Average temperature 14°C, 70 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.5/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Dijon scores 8.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 14°C, 70 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Dijon's ducal palaces, mustard shops and the Burgundy vineyards make it the region's elegant capital.
May ranks 3rd of 12 for Dijon — one of the best windows
May averages 14°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 70 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.9 hours of daylight.
A 8.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Dijon (3rd of 12); only July scores higher, at 9.4/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Dijon in May?
- In May, Dijon averages 14°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Dijon?
- May earns a 8.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Dijon in May?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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