Paris weather in May
May in Paris: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Paris · #180 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Paris climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 19°C / 66°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Rainfall | 63 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.3 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 50 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Paris in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Paris?
- May in Paris: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Paris on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Paris in May?
- In May, Paris averages a daily high of 18.8°C and a low of 9.2°C, with about 62.7 mm of rain over roughly 11 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Paris in May?
- Paris has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in May.