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Rhône-Alps Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Rhône-Alps, France in May.

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Lyon Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Tignes Les Deux Alpes

Thinking about venturing to the Rhône-Alps, France this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Rhône-Alps in May

The Rhône-Alps, France is a region in France. In May, the 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 (48°F) to warm in Saint-Just at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Saint-Just and -1°C (30°F) in Aussois.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Rhône-Alps, France, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rochegude with an average of 70 mm (2.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Châtel with 190 mm (7.5 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Lyon sees close to 221 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore the Rhône-Alps by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Rhône-Alps — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lyon)

January8°C (46°F) February10°C (50°F) March14°C (57°F) April18°C (64°F) May22°C (72°F) This monthJune26°C (79°F) July28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September23°C (73°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit the Rhône-Alps →

Best Places to Visit in the Rhône-Alps in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Rhône-Alps.

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 Rhône-Alps

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Rhône-Alps, France?

Temperature range in the Rhône-Alps (May)

Precipitation variation in the Rhône-Alps (May)

Lyon

In May Lyon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
221 hours
254 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lyon →

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

In May Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
202 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc →

Tignes

In May Tignes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°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)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
202 hours
225 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Tignes →

Les Deux Alpes

In May Les Deux Alpes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
221 hours
257 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Les Deux Alpes →

Les Menuires

In May Les Menuires generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
204 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Rhône-Alps in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lyon 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)
Tignes 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Les Deux Alpes 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Les Menuires 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Val Thorens 11°C (52°F) 0°C (32°F) 128 mm (5 in)

The Rhône-Alps weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Rhône-Alps, France in May?

May in the Rhône-Alps, France brings perfect weather. In Lyon, daytime temperatures are typically around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows hover near 11°C (52°F).

What is the average temperature in the Rhône-Alps, France in May?

In Lyon, the average daytime high in May is 22°C (72°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 11°C (52°F).

Does the Rhône-Alps, France get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in the Rhône-Alps, France. Lyon averages only about 95 mm (3.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Rhône-Alps, France?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to the Rhône-Alps, France. 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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