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

Planning a trip to Val Thorens in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Val Thorens generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 11°C, while night temperatures can drop to 0°C.

Val Thorens in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 204 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Val Thorens. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Val Thorens, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 128 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
SunshineSunshine 204 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Chambéry, France (60 KM, 37 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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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 Thorens in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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