Samoëns weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

Is Samoëns a good destination in May, weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Samoëns generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 14°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Samoëns in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 184 mm for the month. This month experiences about 19 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

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

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Samoëns. August typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Samoëns, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 184 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (20 KM, 12 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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