Flaine weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

Will it be warm or cold in Flaine this May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Flaine typically brings moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 14°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Flaine in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 182 mm for the month. Known for its heavy rain, this month often brings intense downpours. Carrying a poncho is recommended to keep dry. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 19 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

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

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Flaine. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Flaine, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 182 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (16 KM, 10 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.

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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

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