May Weather in Paris

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Paris, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 19°C (66°F). Highs can soar to 33°C (91°F), while lows may dip to 6°C (43°F). Typically, the humidity level in Paris throughout May hovers around 82%.

6°C (43°F)

Minimum temperature

19°C (66°F)

Average temperature

33°C (91°F)

Maximum temperature

82%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Paris averages 188 mm (7.4 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 15 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 14 hours 21 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 1 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 26% probability of sunny days during this period.

188 mm (7.4 inches)

Precipitation

15 rainy days

Rainy days

9 hours 1 minutes

Sunshine hours

26%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Paris reaches a maximum of 10, indicating a level of VeryHigh exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 15 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 2 3 5 8 9 10 9 8 5 3 2 1
Exposure Low Moderate VeryHigh Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 15 min 30 min 45 min

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