May · France
Best time to visit Notre-Dame Cathedral in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Notre-Dame Cathedral in May
Average temperature 15°C, 61 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.8/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 61 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Notre-Dame Cathedral scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 15°C, 61 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Notre-Dame rises on Île de la Cité, its twin towers and flying buttresses fronting the Seine.
May is one of the strongest months in Notre-Dame Cathedral (3rd)
Temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 61 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 Notre-Dame Cathedral at 8.8/10 (3rd of 12), just behind August at 9.4/10.
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 Notre-Dame Cathedral in May?
- In May, Notre-Dame Cathedral averages 15°C, 61 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Notre-Dame Cathedral?
- May earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Notre-Dame Cathedral in May?
- Expect about 61 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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