What May feels like in Toulouse
For Toulouse, May is late spring on the calendar. Mild afternoons make it easy to spend hours outdoors. After dark the temperature drops clearly: nights are cool. The air is fairly humid, though at these temperatures it rarely feels oppressive.
Rain in Toulouse in May
Expect a mix of dry and wet days, with rain about one day in 3. A rainy day brings about 7.4 mm (0.3 in) on average — steady rain rather than a passing shower. Across the year Toulouse averages about 6.3 mm per rainy day, so May is typical. May is Toulouse's wettest month of the year.
Daylight and sunshine in May
On 15 May the sun rises at about 6:30 am and sets around 9:11 pm local time, giving 14 h 41 min of daylight. Days are getting longer: 1 h 18 min more daylight than in mid-April. The sun is out for roughly 72% of those daylight hours, so there are plenty of bright spells.
How May compares to the rest of the year
May is the 5th warmest month of the year in Toulouse. Compared with April, afternoons are 3.2°C (5.8°F) warmer, with 19 mm more rain. Temperatures keep climbing into June. By June, typical highs are 25.5°C (77.9°F).
Who May suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — comfortable enough to explore on foot all day.
- Parks & outdoor: a good fit — pleasant for gardens, parks and riversides.
Tips for visiting Toulouse in May
Versatile Layers
Pack pieces you can take off by noon and put back on at dusk.
Rain Protection
A compact umbrella and a light waterproof jacket.
Sunglasses
Bright days make sunglasses worth packing.
Quick questions
How warm is Toulouse in May?
It feels mild: typical highs are 20.9°C (69.6°F), with lows near 11.3°C (52.3°F).
Does it rain a lot in Toulouse in May?
Quite a lot — 89 mm spread over about 12 days.
What should I wear in Toulouse in May?
Pack versatile layers, rain protection and sunglasses. Add a layer for after dark.
Is May or June better for visiting Toulouse?
June, clearly: it ranks #3 of 12 among Toulouse's months, against #6 for the other. June is warmer and has fewer rainy days.