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Arc 1600 Weather in May

May in Arc 1600 sees daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and lows of 0°C (32°F) at night. With around 130 mm (5.1 in) of snow/rainfall expected, it's worth packing a rain jacket.

Rainfall in Arc 1600 in May

Typically, you can expect about 19 days of snow/rain this month, with 130 mm (5.1 in) on average. Wet weather is a regular and significant part of this month. Frequent days of rain combined with high totals means proper waterproofs are worth packing.

Temperature in Arc 1600 in May

In May, Arc 1600 gets low temperatures, with highs of 10°C (50°F). Nights cool to around 0°C (32°F). Temperatures remain on the cold side all day. A proper warm jacket is worth having, not just for evenings. At 0°C (32°F) overnight, frost and ice are likely outside. Indoors, consider packing an extra blanket if you're unsure about the heating.

Sunshine in Arc 1600 in May

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 202 hours of sun. These sunny conditions help offset the cool temperatures, making it a pleasant month to explore outdoors.

May in Arc 1600 has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Arc 1600 Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C (32°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 130 mm (5.1 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
SunshineSunshine 202 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Best Places in France in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Arc 1600 in May

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Arc 1600 in May. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Arc 1600 in May

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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