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Metz Weather in May

Metz in May

The short of it: Metz in May averages a high of 21 °C (69 °F) and a low of 9 °C (49 °F), with 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 15 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 21° · low 9° · rain 57 mm · daylight 15 h 17 min

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

May in Metz brings afternoons near 21° and nights around 9°, with about 57 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 21°; nights run about 9°. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 17 min in mid-May, 98 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Metz runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Montigny-lès-Metz, 3 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Metz, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 12 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 17 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Montigny-lès-MetzGrand Est3 km SSW21°9°56 mm
WoippyGrand Est4 km NNW20°9°57 mm
FameckGrand Est21 km NNW20°9°63 mm
HayangeGrand Est25 km NNW19°9°64 mm
Pont-à-MoussonGrand Est25 km SSW20°9°58 mm
YutzGrand Est26 km N20°9°61 mm
ThionvilleGrand Est27 km N20°9°61 mm
Saint-AvoldGrand Est39 km E19°8°67 mm
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The Almanac · Metz Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 4° against April, to near 21°; nights run about 9°. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Metz by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°0°63 mm13 km/h8 h 38 min✦✦
February7°0°57 mm13 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦
March12°3°54 mm13 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
April17°6°45 mm11 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°9°57 mm11 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
June24°13°61 mm10 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
July26°15°62 mm10 km/h15 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
August26°14°53 mm9 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
September21°10°60 mm10 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October16°7°70 mm10 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦
November10°4°65 mm11 km/h9 h 3 min✦✦
December6°1°82 mm13 km/h8 h 14 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Metz in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Metz in May?

Days average 21 °C (69 °F) and nights 9 °C (49 °F), with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 21°; nights run about 9°. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Metz?

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

How long are the days in Metz in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 17 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 14 min in December to 16 h 12 min in June.

Does it snow in Metz in May?

Hardly — May nights average 9 °C (49 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Metz in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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