Briançon in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Briançon in may 2024
The weather in Briançon in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 357cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Clear/Sunny
27% of time
25%
14%
13%
Weather at 12pm
50°F
Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder
36% of time
24%
17%
13%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Moderate rain at times
25% of time
23%
16%
15%
Weather at 3am
36°F
21%
20%
20%
18%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Briançon in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Briançon in may.
The climate of Briançon in may is very bad
In may in Briançon, the climate is wet (with 10.3in of precipitation over 14 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 6.1in of rainfall over 9 days.
The climate is quite fresh in this location this month, but it is liveable when dressing cosy. The thermometer averaged maximum of 52°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Briançon is 47°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Briançon in may with a maximum record of 72°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 22°F in 2013.
On average, in Briançon, the days of may last 14:51. Sunrise is at 05:05 and sets at 19:56.
With a bad weather, this month is not the best time to go in Briançon.
May: another location in the French Alps?
If you want to go to the French Alps in may, there are destinations with better weather than Briançon:
In may, Grenoble (Isère), Aix-les-Bains, Annecy (Haute-Savoie), Chambéry, Bourget Lake (Lac du Bourget) and Laragne-Monteglin have good weather.
Finally, La Clusaz, Avoriaz, Gap (Hautes-Alpes), Thonon-les-Bains, Charmant Som and Vercors have a tolerable climate, but better than Briançon.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Briançon in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 22°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 10km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 10.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 14 day(s) (46%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.4in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 357cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.09km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:05 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:56 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:51 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Briançon in may 2023:
38°F to 43°F
38°F to 56°F
25°F to 59°F
29°F to 63°F
32°F to 61°F
32°F to 65°F
38°F to 58°F
43°F to 59°F
43°F to 59°F
41°F to 49°F
29°F to 49°F
38°F to 45°F
27°F to 47°F
34°F to 49°F
36°F to 52°F
40°F to 50°F
38°F to 49°F
40°F to 49°F
38°F to 45°F
36°F to 45°F
32°F to 50°F
27°F to 58°F
40°F to 63°F
47°F to 59°F
43°F to 58°F
31°F to 63°F
36°F to 67°F
36°F to 61°F
34°F to 59°F
34°F to 65°F
36°F to 50°F
Map: other cities in the French Alps in may
Cities near Briançon:
| Guillestre in may | very bad weather |
| Queyras in may | very bad weather |
| Écrins National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Modane in may | very bad weather |
| Valloire in may | very bad weather |
| Valmeinier in may | very bad weather |
| Aussois in may | very bad weather |
| Embrun in may | very bad weather |
| Les Orres in may | very bad weather |
| Val-Cenis in may | very bad weather |
| Val Thorens in may | very bad weather |
| Serre-Ponçon in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Briançon
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Weather data for Briançon in may:
Weather data for Briançon for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Briançon. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Briançon can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Briançon.