Courchevel weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

What should you pack for a trip to Courchevel in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of May in Courchevel typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 10°C. But by evening, they drop to around 0°C.

Precipitation

Courchevel in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 204 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Courchevel. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Courchevel, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 204 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chambéry, France (58 KM, 36 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Courchevel.

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