Is AC necessary in Paris at the end of May?
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Is AC necessary in Paris at the end of May?
I am trying to decide between two hotels in Paris: one has AC (hotel Minerve) and one does not (Hotel St. Jacques). Do I need to worry about this at the end of May? (5/23-29) Thanks so much!
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No one can answer this for you. First of all no one can predict the weather. All I can say is I've been to Paris many times in May and AC would be an absolute REQUIREMENT for me. I don't sleep well with windows open and the usual noises from outside either, even in the possibility it's not really hot.
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In one word - no. But bring an umbrella. Occasional rain is common in Paris. My wife and I have been to Paris twice in May and have found light jackets to be needed, not A/C.
P.S. I always use the Weather Channel website just before I leave to pack right
P.S. I always use the Weather Channel website just before I leave to pack right
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Wow. I guess us crazy Floridians are more sensitive about hot and stuffy rooms than most. I agree that liklihood is good that it won't be that hot, but other than really cool weather I need AC, and mid 70's or higher are not unlikely at the end of May.
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I was in Paris over Memorial Day Weekend 2 years ago and it was blazing hot. It was in the 90's the whole weekend and I would have been miserable without ac. I wouldn't want to take a chance after that experience.
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We had 2 hot days in may 2 years ago (and snow in april the same year) - that's all in 10 years.
And with 20 C (teh temperature are generally in the 15-20 range) most french people will rather turn the heating on feeling cold inside.
And with 20 C (teh temperature are generally in the 15-20 range) most french people will rather turn the heating on feeling cold inside.
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www.wunderground.com states that the mean temp when I was there last May was around 58 degrees F. Sure did NOT feel like it. The wind was very strong and I was very cold.
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I would say no, of course it is not "necessary". It is true some hotels that have it won't turn it on in May anyway, as a matter of policy.
I don't see anyone above saying having AC made it possible to open the windows, in fact I see the opposite thought (the traffic noise made it difficult to keep the windows open, so with AC you can be more comfortable with them closed). I also disagree that having AC makes it impossible to open the windows. I can open the windows in all the hotels I've been at in Paris with AC, although I know some cases where you can't (and office buildings). I suspect making it impossible to open windows with AC may be more common in modern or large buildings.
I don't see anyone above saying having AC made it possible to open the windows, in fact I see the opposite thought (the traffic noise made it difficult to keep the windows open, so with AC you can be more comfortable with them closed). I also disagree that having AC makes it impossible to open the windows. I can open the windows in all the hotels I've been at in Paris with AC, although I know some cases where you can't (and office buildings). I suspect making it impossible to open windows with AC may be more common in modern or large buildings.
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I would not consider staying anywhere in Paris at the end of May without A/C. I have been there the last two years at that time and was thankful to have the comfort. It wasn't unbearably hot but when it is 80 degrees and muggy, I can't sleep with out A/C. I guess it comes down to personal preference and what you are used to.
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right on Christina,
that IS what I meant.
After having stayed in several hotels without AC ( with the window OPEN to get some air) I found it almost impossible to sleep because of the traffic noise.
Now, I ask for a room in the courtyard - if they have one.
that IS what I meant.
After having stayed in several hotels without AC ( with the window OPEN to get some air) I found it almost impossible to sleep because of the traffic noise.
Now, I ask for a room in the courtyard - if they have one.
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We go to Paris at the beginning of May and I did not want to stay in a hotel without AC, because some years ago, at middle of May it was very hot. You can not be sure how the weather will be, and I prefer to be on the safe site.