Paris vs Ghent

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.

Paris sits in the comfortable travel range at 19°C. Ghent is also comfortable at 18°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Paris is the stronger choice in May.

Paris reaches an average high of 19°C (66°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Ghent averages 18°C (64°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°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.

Paris receives approximately 65 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Ghent sees 61 mm over 12 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%.