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Gières Weather in May

May in Gières brings moderate temperatures, with daytime highs of 17°C (63°F) and nights around 6°C (43°F). It's also the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella is a must.

Rainfall in Gières in May

Prepare for the heaviest rain of the year this month, which often comes in heavy showers. A poncho is a smart choice to stay dry. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 15 days of rain, averaging 154 mm (6.1 in). Wet weather is a regular and significant part of this month. Frequent days of rain combined with high totals means proper waterproofs are worth packing.

Temperature in Gières in May

May in Gières sees highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F) overnight. This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. With overnight lows of 6°C (43°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Gières in May

There are approximately 221 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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Gières Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C (63°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 154 mm (6.1 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
SunshineSunshine 221 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Grenoble, France (5 KM, 3 Miles).

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 Gières in May

Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Gières in May

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

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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