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Strasbourg in May
What May is really like in Strasbourg: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Strasbourg. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 15.2 hours of daylight. Warm and green, with several public holidays creating busy long weekends.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 15.2 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in May
May is the 5th-warmest month in Strasbourg: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with April (16°C (61°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:48
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 21:02
- Daylight
- About 15.2 hours
Spring (March–May). Blossom, nesting storks and mild weather, with showers and busy holiday weekends in May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 3 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in December). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in May
May has no major recurring festival in Strasbourg, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Grande Île
Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame
Visit before or after the cathedral to compare the originals with the copies on the façade.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Grande Île
Musée Alsacien
Set in three connected Renaissance houses on the Quai Saint-Nicolas, the museum recreates Alsatian rural life with furnished rooms, costumes, toys and religious objects.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Architecture · Orangerie and the European Quarter
European Parliament and the European Quarter
Check the European Parliament site for visitor-centre access and whether a plenary session is taking place.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Gallery · Gare district
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
A large glass-fronted museum on the Ill beside the Barrage Vauban, with art from Impressionism to the present, including works by Hans Jean Arp, who was born in Strasbourg, and Gustave Doré.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 9°C and 11 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Strasbourg?
One of the best months to visit Strasbourg. The other best months are June, September–October and December. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Strasbourg?
It is one of the best months to visit Strasbourg. Warm and green, with several public holidays creating busy long weekends.
+How warm is Strasbourg in May?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Strasbourg in May?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.