Arêches weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

What kind of weather does May bring to Arêches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Arêches generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 13°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 2°C.

Precipitation

Arêches in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 155 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 18 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 202 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Arêches.

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

 

Arêches, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 155 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (35 KM, 22 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.

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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