SeasonMapColmar weather in May
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May in Colmar: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Colmar · #624 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Colmar in May
Other months in Colmar
Colmar's forum recommends packing layers for a September visit, with summer-weight clothing generally appropriate for the days. Regulars note the Alsace region's weather stays genuinely changeable this time of year, and that it's worth checking a dedicated forecast site closer to the trip rather than relying on general seasonal expectations.
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Colmar climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 19°C / 67°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Rainfall | 107 mm / 4.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.2 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.2 cm / 0.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Colmar in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySpring holidays in France, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Colmar's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherColmar's best weather comes in June, July and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Colmar — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Colmar in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Colmar?
- May in Colmar: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Colmar on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Colmar in May?
- In May, Colmar averages a daily high of 19.3°C and a low of 10.1°C, with about 106.6 mm of rain over roughly 15.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Colmar in May?
- Colmar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in May.
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Similar destinations in Western Europe — May
Within 300 km: Strasbourg's Storks on the nests around 15 Feb – 31 Aug, and Interlaken's Lake steamers on summer timetable on 9 May – 11 Oct.