May · France
Best time to visit Strasbourg in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Strasbourg in May
Average temperature 16°C, 90 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.4/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 90 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Strasbourg scores 8.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 90 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Strasbourg pairs a Gothic cathedral, half-timbered lanes and the European quarter on the Rhine.
May in Strasbourg: strong conditions, 4th of 12
May averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 90 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 8.4/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.
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 Strasbourg in May?
- In May, Strasbourg averages 16°C, 90 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Strasbourg?
- May earns a 8.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Strasbourg in May?
- Expect about 90 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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