Weather Comparison
Ghent vs Paris
Side-by-side weather comparison for May
May Weather: Ghent vs Paris
| Metric | Ghent | Paris | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 18°C (64°F) | 19°C (66°F)▲ | Paris |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 9°C (48°F) | 9°C (48°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 12 days | 11 days▲ | Paris |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 61 mm▲ | 65 mm | Ghent |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 10h/day | 10h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 10 | 10 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 19 km/h | 18 km/h▲ | Paris |
Which City is Better in May?
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Paris edges ahead as the better destination in May. Paris offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Ghent sees 10 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.
Ghent sits in the comfortable travel range at 18°C. Paris is also comfortable at 19°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Paris is the stronger choice in May.
Temperature Comparison in May
Ghent reaches an average high of 18°C (64°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Paris averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in May.
Rainfall Comparison in May
Ghent receives approximately 61 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Paris sees 65 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Paris the drier option by 1 rain day and 4 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
What to Pack: Ghent vs Paris
Packing for Ghent in May
Highs of 18°C, lows of 9°C, 12 rain days
- ✓warm layers
- ✓a mid-weight jacket
- ✓long trousers
- ✓waterproof jacket
- ✓compact umbrella
- ✓waterproof shoes
Packing for Paris in May
Highs of 19°C, lows of 9°C, 11 rain days
- ✓warm layers
- ✓a mid-weight jacket
- ✓long trousers
- ✓waterproof jacket
- ✓compact umbrella
- ✓waterproof shoes
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes. These items are useful in either destination during May.
Year-Round Comparison: Ghent vs Paris
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month of the year, helping you find the best time to visit either city.May is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Ghent | Paris | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 6°C | 12d | 7°C | 12d |
| Feb | 7°C | 11d | 8°C | 10d |
| Mar | 10°C | 11d | 12°C | 11d |
| Apr | 14°C | 12d | 15°C | 11d |
| May | 18°C | 12d | 19°C | 11d |
| Jun | 20°C | 11d | 22°C | 10d |
| Jul | 22°C | 12d | 24°C | 10d |
| Aug | 22°C | 12d | 24°C | 9d |
| Sep | 19°C | 11d | 21°C | 8d |
| Oct | 15°C | 11d | 16°C | 11d |
| Nov | 10°C | 12d | 11°C | 11d |
| Dec | 7°C | 13d | 7°C | 12d |
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