Thonon-les-Bains weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

Wondering what the weather is like in Thonon-les-Bains during May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Thonon-les-Bains includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 18°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Thonon-les-Bains in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 212 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

 

Thonon-les-Bains, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 147 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

Data from: Lausanne, Switzerland (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.

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 Thonon-les-Bains, 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.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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