Écrins National Park Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Écrins National Park, France in May.

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Puy-Saint-Vincent Orcières La Grave Vallouise-Pelvoux

Planning a trip to the Écrins National Park, France this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Écrins National Park in May

The Écrins National Park, France is a region in France. May in the Écrins National Park generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Puy-Saint-Vincent at 9°C (48°F) to mild in Orcières at 12°C (54°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Orcières and -1°C (30°F) in Puy-Saint-Vincent.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Écrins National Park, France, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Orcières with an average of 104 mm (4.1 in) to high rainfall in La Grave with 127 mm (5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Puy-Saint-Vincent enjoys about 221 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Écrins National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Écrins National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Puy-Saint-Vincent)

January-4°C (25°F) February-2°C (28°F) March2°C (36°F) April4°C (39°F) May9°C (48°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August18°C (64°F) September14°C (57°F) October9°C (48°F) November2°C (36°F) December-3°C (27°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Écrins National Park in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Écrins National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in the Écrins National Park

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Écrins National Park, France?

Temperature range in the Écrins National Park (May)

Precipitation variation in the Écrins National Park (May)

Puy-Saint-Vincent

In May Puy-Saint-Vincent generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
221 hours
257 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Puy-Saint-Vincent →

Orcières

In May Orcières generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
221 hours
257 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Orcières →

La Grave

In May La Grave generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
221 hours
257 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
127 mm (5 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in La Grave →

Vallouise-Pelvoux

In May Vallouise-Pelvoux generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
221 hours
257 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Vallouise-Pelvoux →

Les Vigneaux

In May Les Vigneaux generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Les Vigneaux →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Écrins National Park, in France.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Écrins National Park in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puy-Saint-Vincent 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Orcières 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
La Grave 11°C (52°F) 0°C (32°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Vallouise-Pelvoux 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Les Vigneaux 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Freissinières 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)

The Écrins National Park weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Écrins National Park, France in May?

the Écrins National Park, France typically experiences poor weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Puy-Saint-Vincent average around 9°C (48°F), and temperatures drop to about -1°C (30°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Écrins National Park, France in May?

In Puy-Saint-Vincent, the average daytime high in May is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -1°C (30°F).

Does the Écrins National Park, France get a lot of snow/rain in May?

the Écrins National Park, France sees substantial snow/rainfall in May. Puy-Saint-Vincent typically averages about 106 mm (4.2 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Écrins National Park, France?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Puy-Saint-Vincent, May may not be the ideal time to visit the Écrins National Park, France.

Generally speaking, July and August provide pleasant weather in Puy-Saint-Vincent. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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