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Strasbourg in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Strasbourg in May will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Strasbourg, based on historical data.
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May

Weather in Strasbourg in May 2024

Good Weather
Mild
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Cloudy
Weather for Strasbourg in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +68°F during the day, and approximately 9 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 10 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 86 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
86 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
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 +75°F with a maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +41°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +77°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.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+61°F+68°F+73°F
Min. temperature
+25°F+30°F+39°F
Max. temperature
+84°F+93°F+99°F
Rainfall
61 mm86 mm81 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
67%68%69%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
998
Cloudy days
131212
Rainy days
81010
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in 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 61 mm to 86 mm. Humidity rises from 67% to 68%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 9 sunny days during the month.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Strasbourg in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Strasbourg is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 2 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 46 mm, with a 35% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 11 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 32% chance of precipitation and 86 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 21% chance of precipitation and 50 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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+62°F
2 May
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+69°F
3 May
☀️
+72°F
4 May
☀️
+69°F
5 May
🌧️
+58°F
6 May
☀️
+69°F
7 May
☀️
+73°F
8 May
☀️
+75°F
9 May
☀️
+78°F
10 May
☀️
+81°F
11 May
☀️
+87°F
12 May
☀️
+79°F
13 May
☀️
+75°F
14 May
☀️
+78°F
15 May
☀️
+84°F
16 May
☀️
+75°F
17 May
☀️
+83°F
18 May
☀️
+87°F
19 May
☀️
+90°F
20 May
☀️
+92°F
21 May
☀️
+76°F
22 May
☀️
+78°F
23 May
☀️
+80°F
24 May
☀️
+72°F
25 May
☀️
+73°F
26 May
☀️
+73°F
27 May
☁️
+69°F
28 May
☀️
+69°F
29 May
☀️
+64°F
30 May
☀️
+70°F
31 May
☀️
+77°F
In May 2023 Strasbourg had 28 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 57%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 20%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 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 1984 (+61°F) and the highest in 2022 (+78°F). The driest year was 1991 with only 28 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 246 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.

Other cities in France

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Monthly weather in Strasbourg

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.