The weather in May in Paris
It's warm in May in Paris with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 20°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Paris. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of 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 Paris, Texas. 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 35°C in 2018, Paris reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 13°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 6°C to a highest value of 24°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 292 mm of precipitation, spread over 23 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in May for Paris
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Paris. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
Paris | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 27°C | 22°C |
Max. temperature | 30°C | 28°C |
Min. temperature | 13°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 292 mm | 105 mm |
Rainy days | 23 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Paris with hot temps, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights around 16°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 28°C, with nights around 18°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Paris is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Paris, Texas. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Paris
Temperature in May in Paris over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Paris, Texas. 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 Paris
Total precipitation in May in Paris over the years
Daily UV index in May in Paris
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Paris, 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 Paris by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Paris. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.