Savoie weather in May
Considering a trip to Savoie 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 Savoie in May?
Savoie is a region in France. May in Savoie generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from moderate in Albertville at 16°C to pleasant in Aix-les-Bains at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Aix-les-Bains and 5°C in Albertville.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Aix-les-Bains with an average of 154 mm to heavy rainfall in Albertville with 166 mm. Chambéry experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella. Meanwhile, Chambéry enjoys close to 204 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Savoie, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Savoie's yearly weather, check out our Savoie climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 3 most popular destinations in Savoie?
Chambéry
In May Chambéry generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Aix-les-Bains
In May Aix-les-Bains generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Albertville
In May Albertville generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Savoie, in France.
Is May the best time to visit Savoie?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Savoie with overall pleasant weather in Chambéry. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Chambéry. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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