Paris in May: weather, rain (41%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Paris weather in May

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

50°F – 66°F

🌧 Rainy days

41% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.9h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.2/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (8.3/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Paris in May?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 41%

🌡 Temperature : █████░░░░░ 66°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.9h/d

Our take: May in Paris is lovely if you don't mind layering—temps hover between 10-19°C, so bring a light jacket you'll actually use. You'll get solid daylight (nearly 12 hours) for exploring, though rain hits about 41% of days, so pack an umbrella and expect the occasional soggy afternoon. Perfect for someone who loves wandering neighborhoods without melting, enjoys café culture in changeable weather, and doesn't mind planning indoor backups like museums.

By trip type

Paris in May by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder

Local context

What to expect in May

Spring marks the start of the good season in Paris. Temperatures rise (19°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 41% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (8.3/10) is significantly better if possible.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
🌦️ January	36°F	45°F	41%	0.1in	2.6h	2.5/10
🌦️ February	37°F	50°F	39%	0.1in	5.1h	4.1/10
🌦️ March	39°F	54°F	42%	0.1in	8.0h	4.7/10
⛅ April	43°F	59°F	34%	0.1in	11.4h	7.0/10
🌤️ May	50°F	66°F	41%	0.1in	11.9h	7.2/10
🌤️ June	57°F	73°F	40%	0.1in	13.0h	7.9/10
🌤️ July	59°F	77°F	31%	0.1in	12.8h	8.3/10
🌤️ August	59°F	77°F	31%	0.1in	11.8h	8.2/10
🌤️ September	55°F	72°F	32%	0.1in	10.1h	7.6/10
🌦️ October	50°F	61°F	40%	0.1in	7.0h	6.0/10
🌦️ November	43°F	52°F	43%	0.1in	4.7h	4.1/10
🌦️ December	37°F	48°F	42%	0.1in	2.7h	3.1/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Paris averages 66°F, 41% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10. See methodology →

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