Saint-Jean-de-Sixt weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

How does the May weather in Saint-Jean-de-Sixt compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

May in Saint-Jean-de-Sixt generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 16°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Saint-Jean-de-Sixt in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 177 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense showers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 222 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saint-Jean-de-Sixt climate page with graphs.

 

Saint-Jean-de-Sixt, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 177 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Annecy, France (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in France in May

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Saint-Jean-de-Sixt, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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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