Sallanches weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

What weather conditions can you expect in Sallanches this May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Sallanches generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 14°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 3°C.

Precipitation

Sallanches in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 175 mm for the month. This month experiences the most intense rain of the year, with heavy showers. Be prepared with a poncho to stay dry. Typically around 18 days days of rainfall are expected.

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.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sallanches, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 175 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (18 KM, 11 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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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