May · France
Best time to visit Paris in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Paris in May
Average temperature 15°C, 73 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.8/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 73 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Paris scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 15°C, 73 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Paris rewards unhurried days: market mornings, museum afternoons, and long café evenings unfold best in the gentler light of spring and early autumn.
May is one of the strongest months in Paris (2nd)
Temperatures hover around 15°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 73 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Paris at 8.8/10 (2nd of 12), just behind August at 8.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Paris in May?
- In May, Paris averages 15°C, 73 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Paris?
- 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 Paris in May?
- Expect about 73 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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