Les Houches Weather in May
May in Les Houches brings low temperatures around 12°C (54°F) during the day, dropping to 1°C (34°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 156 mm (6.1 in) for the month.
Rainfall in Les Houches in May
You can expect rain on around 20 days based on historical patterns, with 156 mm (6.1 in) average for the month. This month brings frequent, heavy showers. Both the number of wet days and the rainfall totals are on the high side.
Temperature in Les Houches in May
In May, Les Houches sees low temperatures, with highs of 12°C (54°F). Nights drop to around 1°C (34°F). Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. With overnight lows of 1°C (34°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.
Sunshine in Les Houches in May
Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 202 hours of sun. These sunny conditions help offset the cool temperatures, making it a pleasant month to explore outdoors.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Les Houches. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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Les Houches Temperature in May
Min Temperature
1°C (34°F)
Max Temperature
12°C (54°F)
Chance of Rain
65%
Precipitation
156 mm (6.1 in)
Rainy days
20 days
Sunshine
202 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
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What to Wear in Les Houches in May
Pack for changing conditions in Les Houches in May. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.What To Do in Les Houches in May
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