Tignes weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

How does the May weather in Tignes compare to other months? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During May, Tignes usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 9°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -0°C.

Precipitation

Tignes in May usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 141 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 20 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 202 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Tignes. 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.

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

 

Tignes, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 141 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (50 KM, 31 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

Temperatures

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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?

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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