Paris and London are close in May. Paris averages 11–21°C with moderate crowds; London 11–18°C with moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Paris and London
The verdict for May
The best all-round month
+Warm, bright and long evenings before the summer crush.
–Public holidays cluster here and can close things without warning.
The weather, the light and the terraces all line up before peak season arrives.
The best overall month
+Mild weather, long evenings, parks in bloom and major events arrive before summer peak.
–Bank holidays and popular events can create busy weekends.
Everything good about a London summer, before the summer prices.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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