Annecy-le-Vieux weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

Wondering what the weather is like in Annecy-le-Vieux during May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Annecy-le-Vieux includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 19°C. At night, they generally drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Annecy-le-Vieux in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 165 mm for the month. With the year's heaviest rain occurring this month, it's best to be equipped with a poncho to handle the frequent downpours. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 222 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Annecy-le-Vieux climate page with graphs.

 

Annecy-le-Vieux, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 165 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Annecy, France (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Where to go in France in May

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Annecy-le-Vieux, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

3/10

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