Verdict: Excellent month
Strasbourg Weather in May
May hits the sweet spot in Strasbourg — highs around 20°C (68°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Expect showers on roughly 12 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, May is one of the best months of the year to be in Strasbourg.
Average high
20°C / 68°F
Average low
10°C / 50°F
Rain days
~12
Precipitation
86 mm
What to pack for Strasbourg in May
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 12 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
May against the rest of the year
Warmest in Strasbourg: Jul (26°C / 79°F) · Coolest: Jan (6°C / 43°F) · Wettest: Dec (~15 rain days)
6°
0°
Jan
10°
2°
Feb
13°
3°
Mar
16°
5°
Apr
20°
10°
May
25°
15°
Jun
26°
16°
Jul
26°
16°
Aug
22°
13°
Sep
17°
9°
Oct
10°
4°
Nov
6°
2°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)