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Chambéry weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

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

Temperatures

During May, Chambéry usually has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Chambéry in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 166 mm for the month. Known for its heavy rain, this month often brings intense downpours. Carrying a poncho is recommended to keep dry. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

Average sunshine

With approximately 204 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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Chambéry, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 166 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 204 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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?

For visitors traveling to Chambéry, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming
7/10
Camping
3/10

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