Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

Is May a good time to explore Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 16°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 5°C.

Precipitation

Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 166 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Typically around 17 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 204 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 your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July and August generally stand out with 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 Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère climate page with graphs.

 

Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 166 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 204 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chambéry, France (31 KM, 19 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 Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère, 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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