Grenoble weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

How does the May weather in Grenoble compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Grenoble typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 18°C. At night, they generally drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Grenoble in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 149 mm for the month. Being the wettest month, having an umbrella on standby can help you avoid getting caught in the rain. This month experiences about 15 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 221 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Grenoble, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 149 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 75%  

Sunshine 221 hours  

Percentage 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.

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?

For visitors traveling to Grenoble, 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.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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