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Val dʼIsère Weather in May

Val dʼIsère in May sees low daytime temperatures of 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows of 0°C (32°F). Rainfall is fairly high this month at around 151 mm (5.9 in), so pack a rain jacket to stay dry.

Rainfall in Val dʼIsère in May

Historically, the month has about 20 days of rain, averaging 151 mm (5.9 in) in total. Rain falls regularly this month and can be quite heavy when it does. Showers can be substantial, so waterproof gear is a good idea.

Temperature in Val dʼIsère in May

Val dʼIsère in May gets highs of 9°C (48°F) during the day and drops to 0°C (32°F) at night. Expect a cold feel throughout the day, not just in the mornings and evenings. Warm layers are essential. Nights fall to 0°C (32°F), which is cold enough to feel it indoors too. A good thick duvet makes all the difference for a comfortable night's sleep.

Sunshine in Val dʼIsère in May

With approximately 202 hours of sunshine, the days are filled with clear skies. Despite it being a cool month, it makes for pleasant days outside.

May in Val dʼIsère can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

Val dʼIsère Temperature in May

Min Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Max Temperature
9°C (48°F)
Chance of Rain
66%
Precipitation
151 mm (5.9 in)
Rainy days
20 days
Sunshine
202 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (53 KM, 33 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Val dʼIsère in May

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Val dʼIsère in May. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Val dʼIsère in May

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

  • Swimming
    4/10
  • Cycling
    4/10
  • Walking
    4/10
  • Camping
    3/10
  • Outdoor sports
    4/10

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