Weather · MayParis weather in May
Temperature, rain, what to pack and what to know
May in Paris: changeable weather. Roughly 15h 5m of daylight, with light from about 04:18 to 19:23. May isn't peak season in Paris. The upside: quiet and cheaper. The downside: weather that needs flexibility.
Paris in May
Paris in May — what works
Match the plan to the forecast — a mix of indoor sights and outdoor time keeps it flexible.
What to pack: Check the forecast close to your trip and pack layers accordingly.
This month: Roland Garros (the tennis, late May to early June) fills the west of Paris.
This month: A month full of long weekends and public holidays (1 May, 8 May, Ascension) — much closes on those days and roads are busy.
Cannes Film Festival — mid-May, the town is nearly closed to the public.
Paris in May — FAQ
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Paris — flights & hotels
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Sources: Climate: Open-Meteo 1991–2020 · Daylight: astronomical calculation