Les Échelles weather in May (France)

Is Les Échelles a good destination in May, weather-wise? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Les Échelles typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 20°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Les Échelles in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 151 mm for the month. This month is characterized by heavy rain, often falling intensely. Equip yourself with a poncho to stay protected from the rain. Typically around 16 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 204 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Les Échelles. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Les Échelles climate page with graphs.

 

Les Échelles, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 151 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 204 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chambéry, France (19 KM, 12 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?

For visitors traveling to Les Échelles, 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.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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