May · France
Best time to visit Toulouse in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Toulouse in May
Average temperature 17°C, 64 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.8/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Toulouse scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 17°C, 64 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Toulouse's pink-brick old town, river quays and aerospace history make it southern France's big city.
May in Toulouse tops the year's climate scores
May averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 64 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.5 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Toulouse at 8.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on peak pricing, with 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 Toulouse in May?
- In May, Toulouse averages 17°C, 64 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Toulouse?
- 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 Toulouse in May?
- Expect about 64 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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