Best time to visit France in May
May is a less ideal time to visit France — the country-average travel-comfort score is 84.3/100. The best months are July, August, June.
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Weather in France in May
Typical weather across France in May: average high 20.6°C, low 11.4°C, about 76.9 mm of rain, and 11 hours of sunshine per day. Among France's cities, Marseille has the best weather in May (score 89/100, May climate details).
| Metric | France avg | Best city (Marseille) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 84.3 | 89 |
| High / Low | 20.6° / 11.4° | 20.6° / 13.6° |
| Precipitation | 76.9 mm | 291.6 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 11 | 11.8 |
Is May recommended?
May is not the best month to visit France. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for France.
When to visit France in other months
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