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 high19°C / 66°F😎 nice
Nighttime low9°C / 49°F
Feels like (high)17°C / 63°F
Rainfall63 mm / 2.5 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days11 days
Humidity71%💧 humid
Dew point10°C / 49°F
Sunshine11.1 h/day
Daylight15.3 h
Wind18 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.

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