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Arc 1800 Weather in May

May in Arc 1800 brings low temperatures, with daytime highs of 10°C (50°F) and nights around 0°C (32°F). Quite a bit of snow/rainfall is expected, around 129 mm (5.1 in), so pack an umbrella.

Rainfall in Arc 1800 in May

Expect around 19 days of snow/rain based on historical data, with 129 mm (5.1 in) average. Expect frequent rainfall this month, and not just light drizzle. When it rains, it tends to come down hard.

Temperature in Arc 1800 in May

In May, Arc 1800 sees low temperatures, with highs of 10°C (50°F). Nights drop to around 0°C (32°F). It stays cool throughout the day, so warm layers are a good idea from morning to evening. 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 1800 in May

The month enjoys around 202 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days despite the cool temperatures.

May in Arc 1800 can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Arc 1800 Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C (32°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 129 mm (5.1 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
SunshineSunshine 202 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (38 KM, 24 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 1800 in May

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Arc 1800 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. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Arc 1800 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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