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Les Rousses Weather in May

Thinking of visiting Les Rousses in May? Expect moderate temperatures reaching 18°C (64°F) during the day, dropping to 8°C (46°F) at night, and note that quite a bit of rainfall is likely.

Rainfall in Les Rousses in May

Historically, May sees about 18 days of rain, with a monthly average of 166 mm (6.5 in). This is a wet month with frequent and often heavy showers. Both the number of rain days and the total rainfall are high.

Temperature in Les Rousses in May

Expect highs of 18°C (64°F) in Les Rousses in May, with nights dropping to around 8°C (46°F). Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. With overnight lows of 8°C (46°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Les Rousses in May

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 211 hours of sunshine. This makes it a pleasant time to visit Les Rousses.

For Les Rousses itself, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

Les Rousses Temperature in May

Min Temperature
8°C (46°F)
Max Temperature
18°C (64°F)
Chance of Rain
60%
Precipitation
166 mm (6.5 in)
Rainy days
18 days
Humidity
69% *
Sunshine
211 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
50% *
* Data from: Geneva, Switzerland (32 KM, 19 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 Rousses in May

For Les Rousses in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Les Rousses in May

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

  • Swimming
    7/10
  • Cycling
    5/10
  • Walking
    5/10
  • Camping
    3/10

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