Weather in May in Rhône-Alps
Considering a trip to Rhône-Alps this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Rhône-Alps in May?
Rhône-Alps is a region in France. In May, Rhône-Alps experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Aussois at 9°C to warm in Saint-Just at 24°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Saint-Just and -1°C in Aussois.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rochegude with an average of 70 mm to heavy rainfall in Châtel with 190 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 221 hours of sunshine in Lyon. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in Rhône-Alps for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Rhône-Alps climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Rhône-Alps?
Lyon
In May Lyon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
In May Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tignes
In May Tignes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Les Deux Alpes
In May Les Deux Alpes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Les Menuires
In May Les Menuires generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Rhône-Alps, in France.
Is May the best time to visit Rhône-Alps?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Rhône-Alps. Typically, the climate in Lyon is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Lyon. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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