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

How is May weather typically in Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 9°C, cooling off to about -0°C at night.

Precipitation

Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise in May usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 19 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 202 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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.

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Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 136 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
SunshineSunshine 202 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 and which places have the best travel 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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit France, check out our Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

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.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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