Arc 1600 weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

Can you expect sunny skies in Arc 1600 in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of May in Arc 1600 typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 10°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -0°C.

Precipitation

Arc 1600 in May usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 19 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With around 202 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Arc 1600. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Arc 1600, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in France in May

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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