Cordon weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

Planning a trip to Cordon in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Cordon generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Cordon in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 174 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 202 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cordon, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 174 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in France in May

Find out more about the weather in France in May and which places have the best weather 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 Cordon in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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