Monthly climate guide
Montpellier weather in May
With highs near 22°C (71°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F), May feels warm in Montpellier. Rainfall averages about 46 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than April and 5°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- May brings late spring to Montpellier.
- It warms up quickly from here: by June highs are about 5°C higher.
- Just 130 km apart, but Montpellier runs about 2°C warmer than Carcassonne this month.
Avg high
22°C
71°F
Avg low
12°C
54°F
Rainfall
46 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
70%
relative
Sky
55%
cloud · often cloudy
Montpellier weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C / 52°F | 4°C / 40°F | 49 mm | 82% | 63% |
| February | 12°C / 53°F | 4°C / 39°F | 34 mm | 78% | 58% |
| March | 15°C / 59°F | 7°C / 44°F | 62 mm | 76% | 60% |
| April | 18°C / 64°F | 9°C / 49°F | 64 mm | 74% | 58% |
| May | 22°C / 71°F | 12°C / 54°F | 46 mm | 70% | 55% |
| June | 26°C / 80°F | 17°C / 62°F | 36 mm | 65% | 49% |
| July | 30°C / 85°F | 19°C / 67°F | 28 mm | 58% | 37% |
| August | 30°C / 85°F | 19°C / 67°F | 30 mm | 60% | 42% |
| September | 26°C / 78°F | 16°C / 61°F | 48 mm | 65% | 48% |
| October | 21°C / 70°F | 13°C / 55°F | 83 mm | 75% | 58% |
| November | 16°C / 60°F | 9°C / 48°F | 91 mm | 81% | 66% |
| December | 12°C / 54°F | 6°C / 43°F | 38 mm | 83% | 62% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Montpellier?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Montpellier →Other France cities in May
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Montpellier in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Montpellier?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Montpellier, with highs around 22°C and about 46 mm of rain.
How warm is Montpellier in May?
Average highs are about 22°C (71°F) and average lows about 12°C (54°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Montpellier in May?
Montpellier typically gets around 46 mm of rain in May — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Montpellier (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.