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

What can you expect from the weather in Arc 1600 during May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Arc 1600 generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 10°C. But by evening, they drop to around -0°C.

Arc 1600 in May usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

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.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arc 1600 climate page with graphs.

 

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 in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Arc 1600 in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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