worldweatherFrance weather in May - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?
May is one of the best months for a holiday in France.
Daytime
23°
Night
14°
☀️ Day length
14 h 58 min
Chance of rain
47%
Thunder days
7%
Humid days
38%
In May, France averages about 23° during the day and 14° at night. There's a moderate chance of rain (about 47%).
France weather all year - average temperatures and rain
| Month | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15℃ | 9℃ | 54% |
| February | 16℃ | 8℃ | 55% |
| March | 18℃ | 10℃ | 44% |
| April ★ | 21℃ | 12℃ | 44% |
| May ★ | 23℃ | 14℃ | 47% |
| June ★ | 26℃ | 17℃ | 38% |
| July ★ | 28℃ | 19℃ | 38% |
| August ★ | 28℃ | 18℃ | 42% |
| September ★ | 25℃ | 16℃ | 39% |
| October ★ | 22℃ | 15℃ | 45% |
| November ★ | 18℃ | 12℃ | 54% |
| December | 16℃ | 9℃ | 49% |
★ - months most often recommended for travel
Where is it warmest in France in May? Weather by city
| Place | Day | Night | 🌊 Sea | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinique | 31℃ | 24℃ | 29℃ | 54% |
| Guadeloupe | 30℃ | 23℃ | 29℃ | 54% |
| Marseille | 23℃ | 12℃ | 18℃ | 23% |
| Nice | 20℃ | 14℃ | 19℃ | 33% |
| Paris | 19℃ | 9℃ | - | 54% |
| Nantes | 19℃ | 9℃ | - | 53% |
| Amiens | 16℃ | 8℃ | - | 57% |
Travelling soon? Check the live 14-day weather forecast for France.