Is it warm enough to swim in Paris in May? Average water temperature in Paris in May is 14.4°C and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Paris in May is 21°C, and the coldest is 8°C. Average high air temperature in Paris in May is 20°C, and average low temperature is 11°C. To find out the water temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current water temperature in Paris
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Paris for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below.
Day | 2025 | 2024 |
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1 May | 19°C | 14°C |
2 May | 18°C | 14°C |
3 May | 18°C | 13°C |
4 May | 17°C | 14°C |
5 May | 16°C | 14°C |
6 May | 15°C | 14°C |
7 May | 14°C | 14°C |
8 May | 14°C | 14°C |
9 May | 14°C | 15°C |
10 May | 15°C | 16°C |
11 May | 16°C | 17°C |
12 May | 16°C | 17°C |
13 May | 16°C | 17°C |
14 May | 16°C | 18°C |
15 May | 16°C | 17°C |
Day | 2025 | 2024 |
---|---|---|
16 May | 15°C | 17°C |
17 May | 16°C | 16°C |
18 May | 16°C | 17°C |
19 May | 15°C | 17°C |
20 May | 16°C | 17°C |
21 May | 15°C | 17°C |
22 May | 15°C | 16°C |
23 May | 15°C | 16°C |
24 May | 15°C | 17°C |
25 May | 15°C | 17°C |
26 May | 15°C | 16°C |
27 May | 16°C | 16°C |
28 May | 17°C | 16°C |
29 May | 17°C | 15°C |
30 May | 19°C | 15°C |
31 May | 19°C | 15°C |
2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
13°C | 14.3°C | 14.8°C | 12.4°C | 14.9°C |
2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
11.9°C | 16.3°C | 14.1°C | 15.7°C | 16°C |
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Paris in May based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip
You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below