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Orsay Weather in May

Orsay in May

The short of it: Orsay in May averages a high of 19 °C (67 °F) and a low of 9 °C (49 °F), with 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 15 h 14 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 9° · rain 59 mm · daylight 15 h 14 min

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

May in Orsay brings afternoons near 19° and nights around 9°, with about 59 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 19°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 14 min in mid-May, 96 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Orsay runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Antony, 10 km to the NE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Orsay, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 13 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 14 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AntonyÎle-de-France10 km NE20°10°60 mm
VersaillesÎle-de-France13 km NNW19°10°59 mm
ClamartÎle-de-France13 km NNE20°10°61 mm
Saint-Quentin-en-YvelinesÎle-de-France15 km NW19°9°58 mm
Issy-les-MoulineauxÎle-de-France15 km NNE20°10°61 mm
Boulogne-BillancourtÎle-de-France16 km NNE20°10°58 mm
Paris 15 VaugirardÎle-de-France18 km NNE21°11°60 mm
Paris 14 ObservatoireÎle-de-France18 km NNE21°11°61 mm

The Almanac · Orsay Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 19°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Orsay by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°2°51 mm16 km/h8 h 42 min✦✦
February8°2°44 mm16 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦✦
March12°4°45 mm16 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
April16°6°46 mm15 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦
May19°9°59 mm14 km/h15 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
June22°12°48 mm14 km/h16 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°58 mm13 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
August25°14°50 mm13 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
September21°11°47 mm13 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
October16°9°64 mm14 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦✦
November11°5°58 mm15 km/h9 h 5 min✦✦✦
December8°3°66 mm16 km/h8 h 17 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Orsay in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Orsay in May?

Days average 19 °C (67 °F) and nights 9 °C (49 °F), with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 19°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Orsay?

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

How long are the days in Orsay in May?

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

Does it snow in Orsay in May?

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

What should I pack for Orsay in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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