Val dʼIsère weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

What can you expect from the weather in Val dʼIsère during May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Val dʼIsère generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 0°C.

Val dʼIsère in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 151 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 20 days of rain are anticipated.

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 Val dʼIsère. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Val dʼIsère, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 151 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (53 KM, 33 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 Val dʼIsère 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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