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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.

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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* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (6 KM, 4 Miles).

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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 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

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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