France Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind

Temperature
15.5°C
59.9°F
High temperature
20.3°C
68.5°F
Low temperature
10.9°C
51.7°F
Feels like
15.4°C
59.7°F
Rainy days
13 days
Rainfall level
1.67mm
0.07 inch
Cloud coverage
65.2%
Wind speed
18.9km/h
11.8mph
Daylight time
15:16:42
UV index
5.5
1
rain
13.0°C
55.0°F
2
rain
13.7°C
57.0°F
3
partly cloudy day
15.2°C
59.0°F
4
partly cloudy day
17.8°C
64.0°F
5
rain
16.2°C
61.0°F
6
rain
16.2°C
61.0°F
7
rain
15.6°C
60.0°F
8
rain
15.1°C
59.0°F
9
rain
14.6°C
58.0°F
10
rain
13.3°C
56.0°F
11
rain
13.3°C
56.0°F
12
rain
12.2°C
54.0°F
13
rain
15.4°C
60.0°F
14
partly cloudy day
13.8°C
57.0°F
15
rain
12.3°C
54.0°F
16
rain
11.9°C
53.0°F
17
partly cloudy day
13.4°C
56.0°F
18
partly cloudy day
13.3°C
56.0°F
19
partly cloudy day
14.8°C
59.0°F
20
partly cloudy day
16.4°C
62.0°F
21
partly cloudy day
17.5°C
64.0°F
22
partly cloudy day
16.9°C
62.0°F
23
cloudy
15.1°C
59.0°F
24
partly cloudy day
14.3°C
58.0°F
25
partly cloudy day
16.7°C
62.0°F
26
clear day
17.2°C
63.0°F
27
partly cloudy day
18.6°C
65.0°F
28
clear day
20.5°C
69.0°F
29
partly cloudy day
19.0°C
66.0°F
30
partly cloudy day
17.5°C
64.0°F
31
partly cloudy day
19.6°C
67.0°F

May is a beautiful time to visit France, with temperatures warming up and plenty of sunshine. The average temperature in France in May is around 15.5°C (59.9°F), with highs reaching an average of 20.3°C (68.5°F) and lows dropping to around 10.9°C (51.7°F). It is a good idea to pack some layers to accommodate the fluctuating temperatures.

There is a moderate chance of rain, with an average precipitation of 1.67mm. France experiences an average of 13 rainy days in May, so it is a good idea to pack an umbrella or raincoat. The weather is generally partly cloudy, with an average cloud cover of 65.2%. The average humidity in France in May is 67.8%, and the average windspeed is 18.9 km/h (11.7 mph). The country enjoys long days in May, with the sun rising around 6:09 am and setting around 9:26 pm.

What is the temperature in France in May?

Average air temperature in France is 15.5°C (59.9°F) in May. The outside temperature in France feels like 15.4°C (59.7°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 20.3°C (68.5°F) and feels like 20.3°C (68.5°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 10.9°C (51.7°F) which feels like 10.4°C (50.7°F).

Daily Temperature in France in May 0°C / 32.0°F 5°C / 41.0°F 10°C / 50.0°F 15°C / 59.0°F 20°C / 68.0°F 25°C / 77.0°F 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

How hot is France in May?

The hot temperature in May in France rises to 26.7°C (80.1°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 67.8% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 26.7 °C (80.1°F). The average maximum temp in France is 20.3°C (80.1°F) during day time in May.

How cold is France in May?

The coldest temp in France in May drops to 6.9°C (44.4°F) during the cold nights. With 18.9km/h (11.8mph) winds and 67.8% humidity it feels like 4.3°C (39.7°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 10.9°C (51.7°F) during night time in May.

Does it rain in France in May?

Yes, it rains for 13 days in France in May averaging 1.67 mm of precipitation. France has a 41.9% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.

How much does it rain in France throughout May?

France has 1.67 mm (0.07 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 13 days out of the entire month.

Is France windy in May?

The average speed of wind in France during May is 18.9km/h (11.8mph) and average windgust is 41.9km/h (26mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 24.6km/h (15.3mph).

Daily wind speed in France in May 0km/h (0mph) 7km/h (4mph) 14km/h (9mph) 21km/h (13mph) 28km/h (17mph) 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

What is the direction of the wind in France in May?

Most days of May the wind is blowing from East-Southeast direction in France.

What are the humidity levels in France in May?

The average humidity levels in France in May are 67.8%. Daily humidity levels in France range from 52.2% to 90.1% during May.

Daily humidity levels in France in May 0% 23% 46% 69% 92% 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

How many hours of daylight are in France in May?

France has 15 hours 16 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in France in May is at 6:09:28 and the sunset is at 21:26:10.

What is the cloud coverage in France in May?

Clouds cover 65.2% of the sky on average throughout May in France. The cloud coverage ranges from 11.7% to 96.7% depending on the day of the month.

What is the UV level in May in France?

The average UV index in France is 5.5 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 2 to 8.

What is the solar radiation in France in May?

The average solar radiation is 96.8 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in France during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 34.5 W/m2 to 149.3 W/m2.

What is the solar energy during May in France?

The average solar energy during May in France is 8.3 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 2.9 MJ/m2, to 13 MJ/m2 during May.

Are there severe weather risks in France in May?

No, there are no risks for severe weather in France in May.

What is the air pressure in France in May?

On average the air pressure in France in May is 1020.2 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1014.6 mb to 1026.5 mb.

What is the visibility in France in May?

The average daylight visibility in France in May is 19.4 km (12.1 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 11.8 km (7.3 miles) to 23.8 km (14.8 miles) throughout May.

What is the dew point in France in May?

The average dew point in France during May is 9.1°C (48.4°F).

Where is the data for France climate in May coming from?

The climate data for France in May is collected from the following weather stations.

  • TOUSSUS LE NOBLE, FR
  • VELIZY, FR
  • ORLY, FR
  • LE BOURGET, FR
  • PARIS MONTSOURIS, FR
  • CHARLES DE GAULLE, FR
  • CW1292 Coignieres FR
  • DW3543 Vernouillet FR
  • EW3042 Verneuil Sur Seine FR