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

What kind of weather does May bring to Val dʼIsère? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

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

Precipitation

Val dʼIsère in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 151 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 202 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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 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?

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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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