Arc 1800 weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

What should you pack for a trip to Arc 1800 in May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Arc 1800 includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 10°C. At night, it falls to around -0°C.

Precipitation

Arc 1800 in May usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 202 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Arc 1800. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, 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 Arc 1800 climate page with graphs.

 

Arc 1800, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (38 KM, 24 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

Temperatures

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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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