Argentière weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

Wondering what the weather is like in Argentière during May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Argentière includes low temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 11°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 1°C.

Precipitation

Argentière in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 156 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 20 days will experience rain.

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 Argentière. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Argentière climate page with graphs.

 

Argentière, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 156 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (8 KM, 5 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?

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

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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