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Gentilly Weather in May

Gentilly in May

The short of it: Gentilly in May averages a high of 21 °C (69 °F) and a low of 11 °C (51 °F), with 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 15 h 15 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 21° · low 11° · rain 61 mm · daylight 15 h 15 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & June

Thirty years of records give Gentilly an average May high of 21°, a low of 11° and some 61 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 21°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 15 min in mid-May, 97 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and June.

Against its neighbours, Gentilly runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Maison Blanche, 2 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

May in Gentilly, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 14 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 15 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Maison BlancheÎle-de-France2 km NNE21°11°61 mm
Paris 13e ArrondissementÎle-de-France2 km NE21°11°61 mm
Paris 13 GobelinsÎle-de-France2 km NNE21°11°61 mm
Paris 14 ObservatoireÎle-de-France3 km NNW21°11°61 mm
Ivry-sur-SeineÎle-de-France3 km E21°10°59 mm
GareÎle-de-France3 km NE21°10°60 mm
Paris 05 PanthéonÎle-de-France4 km N21°11°61 mm
Paris 15 VaugirardÎle-de-France4 km NW21°11°60 mm

The Almanac · Gentilly Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 21°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Gentilly by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°3°51 mm16 km/h8 h 41 min✦✦
February9°3°44 mm15 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦✦
March13°5°45 mm16 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
April17°7°47 mm15 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
May21°11°61 mm14 km/h15 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
June24°14°49 mm14 km/h16 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
July26°16°61 mm13 km/h15 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
August26°16°51 mm12 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
September22°12°45 mm12 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
October17°10°64 mm14 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
November12°6°55 mm14 km/h9 h 5 min✦✦✦
December8°4°65 mm16 km/h8 h 16 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gentilly in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gentilly in May?

Days average 21 °C (69 °F) and nights 11 °C (51 °F), with about 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 21°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Gentilly?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and June.

How long are the days in Gentilly in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 15 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 16 min in December to 16 h 9 min in June.

Does it snow in Gentilly in May?

Hardly — May nights average 11 °C (51 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Gentilly in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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