Paris · May
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 66°F, low 49°F. Expect 16 rain days — plan around the radar. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
66° / 49°F
Humidity
71%
Rain days
16/mo
Wind
11 mph
What May feels like in Paris
Sunrise
06:08
Mid-month average
Sunset
21:26
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Paris in May
The kit for May in Paris: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
+6° avg high
+3 rain days
Paris in April →
May
66°F avg high
16 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
-8° avg high
+1 rain days
Paris in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Paris in May?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Paris in May?+
Average high 66°F, average low 49°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in Paris?+
Compared to April (avg high 60°F), May is warmer. Compared to June (avg high 74°F), May is cooler.
Does it rain often in Paris in May?+
Expect about 16 measurable rain days in May, on average.