Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

How is the weather in Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about -0°C.

Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise in May usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 days of snow/rain.

With around 202 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise climate page with graphs.

 

Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 136 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in France in May

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

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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 Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise in May?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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