The weather in May in France
It's pleasantly warm in May in France with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 13°C.
Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in France. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for France. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 31°C in 2017, France reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 21°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 69 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in May for France
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in France. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| France | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 20°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 24°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 8°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 69 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 11 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in France with mild temps, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights around 10°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 21°C, with nights around 11°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in France is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Check out the climate of France for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in France is based on weather data from Paris. Other places, like Côte d'Azur, Bretagne or Corsica, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in France to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in France. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in France
Temperature in May in France over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in France. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in France
Total precipitation in May in France over the years
Daily UV index in May in France
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in France, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in France by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for France. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.