Weather for Strasbourg in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +68°F during the day, and approximately 7 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 16 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 85 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
85 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Strasbourg has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Strasbourg in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Strasbourg for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +68°F with a maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +43°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +79°F.
Is Strasbourg warm or cold in May?
Strasbourg is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +61°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +41°F to +50°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Strasbourg:
Climate in Strasbourg in May
Strasbourg weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+61°F
+68°F
+75°F
Min. temperature
+25°F
+30°F
+39°F
Max. temperature
+84°F
+93°F
+99°F
Rainfall
62 mm
85 mm
80 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
67%
69%
69%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
8
7
7
Cloudy days
5
4
4
Rainy days
16
16
15
Snowy days
0
0
0
May often has better weather than April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +61°F to +68°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 62 mm to 85 mm.Humidity rises from 67% to 69%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in April to 7 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Strasbourg in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Strasbourg is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Strasbourg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 48 mm, with a 39% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Strasbourg, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Strasbourg wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 85 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 34% chance of precipitation and 48 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Strasbourg?
This is the weather in Strasbourg in May 2023:
1 May
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+64°F
2 May
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+63°F
3 May
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+68°F
4 May
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+76°F
5 May
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+72°F
6 May
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+71°F
7 May
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+70°F
8 May
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+67°F
9 May
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+68°F
10 May
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+61°F
11 May
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+58°F
12 May
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+62°F
13 May
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+63°F
14 May
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+65°F
15 May
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+64°F
16 May
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+56°F
17 May
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+58°F
18 May
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+63°F
19 May
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+62°F
20 May
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+70°F
21 May
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+77°F
22 May
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+79°F
23 May
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+68°F
24 May
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+62°F
25 May
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+72°F
26 May
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+75°F
27 May
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+76°F
28 May
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+78°F
29 May
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+79°F
30 May
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+76°F
31 May
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+79°F
In May 2023 Strasbourg had 16 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Strasbourg climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Strasbourg in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+56°F) and the highest in 2022 (+65°F). The driest year was 1991 with only 518 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1986 with 1096 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Strasbourg in May:
Is May a good time to visit Strasbourg?
May is a really good time to go to Strasbourg. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Strasbourg.
Can you sunbathe in Strasbourg in May?
May has mild temperatures in Strasbourg. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Strasbourg rainy in May?
Strasbourg is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Strasbourg in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Strasbourg in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Strasbourg, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.