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Briançon Weather in May

May in Briançon averages 9°C (48°F) during the day and -1°C (30°F) at night. Quite a bit of snow/rainfall is typical this month, with around 100 mm (3.9 in) on average. An umbrella is a good idea.

Rainfall in Briançon in May

Typically, you can expect about 18 days of snow/rain this month, with 100 mm (3.9 in) on average. Rain falls regularly this month and can be quite heavy when it does. Showers can be substantial, so waterproof gear is a good idea.

Temperature in Briançon in May

Daytime highs in Briançon in May reach 9°C (48°F), with nights around -1°C (30°F). Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. With lows of -1°C (30°F), nights are freezing. Packing a spare blanket is worth considering if you're staying somewhere that might not be fully heated.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. July and August typically offer the best weather for Briançon.

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Briançon Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C (30°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 100 mm (3.9 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  

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 Briançon in May

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Briançon 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.

What To Do in Briançon in May

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

Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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