The month in detail
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Strasbourg. Temperatures rise (20°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 35% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (8.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
May ranks 5 out of 12 months in Strasbourg. Compared to April: +4°C daytime, 6 pts more rainy days, +0.5h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
5 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
9°
Daylight
15.0h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 26
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Strasbourg is August (8.2/10), 0.8 pt higher than May.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · France
🗣️LanguageFrench
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJune · 26°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 6°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMay · 35%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Strasbourg ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
FranceTemperate climate with a 8.2 → 0.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
48.57°N · 7.75°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Strasbourg?
June is the best month with 26.0°C highs, 15.0°C lows, 7.5h of sunshine and 34.0% rainy days. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Strasbourg get in June?
Strasbourg averages 7.5 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.6/10.
What is the rainiest month in Strasbourg?
December is the most unfavourable month with December has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Strasbourg in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 15.0°C, while afternoon highs average 26.0°C.
Is Strasbourg good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Strasbourg scores 1.9/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 7.6/10.
When should you avoid Strasbourg?
December is the most difficult month to visit Strasbourg, with December has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Strasbourg in May?
The average UV index reaches 5 in May in Strasbourg (moderate), with about 15.0h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.