Les Houches weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

How's the weather trend in Les Houches as May approaches? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of May in Les Houches typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 12°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Les Houches in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 156 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 20 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 202 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Les Houches.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Les Houches. 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 Les Houches climate page with graphs.

 

Les Houches, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 156 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (6 KM, 4 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

Outdoor sports

5/10

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