May · France
Best time to visit Honfleur in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Honfleur in May
Average temperature 14°C, 49 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.7/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 49 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Honfleur scores 8.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 14°C, 49 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Honfleur is a Normandy harbour town whose old basin of tall slate houses drew the Impressionist painters.
May ranks 4th of 12 for Honfleur — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 49 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.1 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Honfleur at 8.7/10 (4th of 12), just behind August at 9.1/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Honfleur in May?
- In May, Honfleur averages 14°C, 49 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Honfleur?
- May earns a 8.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Honfleur in May?
- Expect about 49 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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