Arc 2000 weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

What weather conditions can you expect in Arc 2000 this May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Arc 2000 includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 9°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -0°C.

Precipitation

Arc 2000 in May usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 202 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Arc 2000. 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 2000 climate page with graphs.

 

Arc 2000, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (39 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

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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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