Late spring · Weather & things to do
Paris in May
Paris warms up: highs climb to 67°F (20°C), from 61°F in April, with lows of 47°F (9°C) and about 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 85/100 (5th of 12).
- Avg high
- 67°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 2.5 in (64 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 03 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What May feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 67°F (20°C), good for long walks.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 47°F (9°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.5 in (64 mm).
With about 15 h 03 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around May
May is one of Paris's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May – September.
- Comfort holds steady from April (84 → 85/100).
- May sits inside the May – Sep window our Paris to the Riviera route recommends.
- Our Paris & Reims route is planned for Dec – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — May falls outside it.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 47°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.5 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Paris in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Basilique du Sacré-Cœur
White-domed basilica at the top of Montmartre with a panorama over Paris.
L'As du Fallafel
Marais falafel counter on Rue des Rosiers, stuffed pitas to go.
Notre-Dame de Paris
Gothic cathedral reopened in December 2024 after the 2019 fire restoration.
Le Baron Rouge
Standing-room wine bar by the Aligre market, wine from barrels and oysters in season.
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
Department store whose 1912 glass and steel dome holds a giant Christmas tree each year, with animated windows outside.
Printemps Haussmann
Belle Époque department store next door, known for its animated Christmas windows and lit domes on Boulevard Haussmann.
Nearby in May
- Reims in May~81 mi · highs 66°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Amboise in May~118 mi · highs 67°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Tours in May~127 mi · highs 67°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Saumur in May~157 mi · highs 67°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Paris in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Paris?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 67°F (20°C) and 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain. May is inside the May – Sep window our Paris to the Riviera route recommends.
How hot is Paris in May?
Average highs are 67°F (20°C) and average lows 47°F (9°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Paris in May?
Some: about 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 26.1 in (662 mm).
What should I pack for Paris in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 47°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.5 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in May
- Paris to the Riviera May – Sep
Planning Paris in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.