French Open (Roland-Garros)
Late May to early June
Smart-casual is the look in the stands — linen, a crisp shirt, sunglasses and a hat. Seats in the sun get hot.
Highs20°C (68°F)
Lows11°C (52°F)
Rainy days~9
Daylight15 h
CrowdsBusy
May averages for Paris-Montsouris. Source
May is warm and green but dotted with public holidays (1, 8 and Ascension) when some shops close. Evenings stay light until 9:30pm. A light jacket and comfortable shoes for long walks along the Seine are all you need.
☀️ By day
Light jacket over a blouse or Oxford, chinos or a midi skirt, loafers.
🌙 Evening
Denim or linen jacket for long evenings on the Seine.
What's on in May
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Long weekends (May 1, 8 and Ascension)
May
Public holidays close many shops and banks; parks and terraces fill up. Plan a picnic outfit you can sit on the grass in.
May packing essentials
Your May outfit list
- Classic trench coatShop Amazon ↗
- Breton striped topShop Amazon ↗
- Fine-knit sweaterShop Amazon ↗
- Straight jeans or tailored trousersShop Amazon ↗
- Midi skirtKurta with cigarette pantsShop Amazon ↗
- Leather loafers or ballet flatsShop Amazon ↗
- Trench or mac coatShop Amazon ↗
- Oxford shirtsShop Amazon ↗
- Fine-knit sweaterShop Amazon ↗
- ChinosShop Amazon ↗
- White leather sneakersShop Amazon ↗
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Dress code
- Neutral, well-fitted basics (navy, black, beige, white) blend in; loud prints and logos stand out.
- Cover shoulders inside churches such as Notre-Dame and Sacré-Cœur; a scarf works.
- Leave gym wear and flip-flops for the hotel — smart sneakers or loafers are the local default.