Late spring · Weather & things to do
Reims in May
Reims warms up: highs climb to 66°F (19°C), from 60°F in April, with lows of 47°F (8°C) and about 2.6 in (67 mm) of rain.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 83/100 (3rd of 12).
- Avg high
- 66°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 2.6 in (67 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 06 min
- Comfort score
- 83/100 · Great
What May feels like
Days are mild at around 66°F (19°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 47°F (8°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.6 in (67 mm).
With about 15 h 06 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around May
May is one of Reims's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May – July and September.
- Comfort improves from 80/100 in April to 83/100.
- 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 eveningslows near 47°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.6 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Reims in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Café du Palais
Family-run brasserie since 1930 near the cathedral, with an Art Deco glass roof and champagne by the glass.
Taittinger
Champagne house whose cellar tour descends into Gallo-Roman chalk pits and the crypt of a medieval abbey.
Reims Cathedral
Gothic cathedral where French kings were crowned for centuries, with the Smiling Angel and Chagall windows.
Palace of Tau
Former archbishop's palace beside the cathedral, holding coronation treasures and original statues from the facade.
Reims Christmas Market
Chalets along Place Drouet d'Erlon and around the cathedral selling crafts, biscuits roses and mulled wine.
Nearby in May
- Paris in May~81 mi · highs 67°F, 2.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Brussels in May~111 mi · highs 65°F, 2.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Ghent in May~125 mi · highs 65°F, 2.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bruges in May~139 mi · highs 63°F, 2.3 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, 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.
Reims in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Reims?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 83/100. Expect highs of 66°F (19°C) and 2.6 in (67 mm) of rain.
How hot is Reims in May?
Average highs are 66°F (19°C) and average lows 47°F (8°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Reims in May?
Some: about 2.6 in (67 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.1 in (740 mm).
What should I pack for Reims in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 47°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.6 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Reims in May?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.