Tignes weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

Looking to travel to Tignes in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Tignes generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to -0°C.

Tignes in May usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 141 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 202 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 141 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
SunshineSunshine 202 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in May and which places have the best weather 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 Tignes in May?

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 in May.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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