Chamonix in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Chamonix in may 2024
The weather in Chamonix in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire 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 66.1cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Partly Cloudy
29% of time
29%
18%
10%
Weather at 12pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
26%
21%
9%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Clear/Sunny
24% of time
19%
18%
17%
Weather at 3am
34°F
28%
23%
18%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Chamonix in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Chamonix in may.
The climate of Chamonix in may is very bad
The weather in may in Chamonix is wet (with 7.2in of precipitation over 13 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 4in of rainfall over 8 days.
The climate is rather fresh in that locality may, but it is endurable by dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 52°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Chamonix is 47°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Chamonix in the month of may with a maximum record of 76°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 18°F in 2019. You can expect to have about 5 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 16% of time.
On this month of may, day length in Chamonix is generally 14:57. Sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset is at 19:58.
With proper weather, may is okay (but not the best) to go in this city.
Chamonix: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Chamonix. more information
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 Chamonix:
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 Chamonix.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Chamonix in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 18°F (2019) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 11km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (41%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.1in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 66.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.66km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 49% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:01 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:58 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:57 | ||||
| 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 Chamonix in may 2023:
43°F to 47°F
34°F to 56°F
27°F to 61°F
34°F to 67°F
36°F to 63°F
38°F to 67°F
41°F to 58°F
38°F to 56°F
47°F to 59°F
43°F to 47°F
40°F to 47°F
41°F to 49°F
40°F to 49°F
41°F to 50°F
40°F to 50°F
36°F to 49°F
40°F to 47°F
43°F to 49°F
45°F to 54°F
43°F to 58°F
47°F to 63°F
36°F to 65°F
38°F to 61°F
40°F to 56°F
47°F to 63°F
38°F to 67°F
41°F to 67°F
47°F to 65°F
47°F to 65°F
40°F to 63°F
52°F to 61°F
Map: other cities in the French Alps in may
Cities near Chamonix:
| Aiguille du Midi in may | very bad weather |
| Saint-Gervais-les-Bains in may | tolerable weather |
| Passy in may | tolerable weather |
| Sallanches in may | tolerable weather |
| Megève in may | tolerable weather |
| Col du Petit Saint-Bernard in may | very bad weather |
| Cluses in may | very bad weather |
| Avoriaz in may | tolerable weather |
| La Clusaz in may | tolerable weather |
| Bourg-Saint-Maurice in may | very bad weather |
| Bonneville in may | tolerable weather |
| La Roche-sur-Foron in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Chamonix
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Weather data for Chamonix in may:
Weather data for Chamonix for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Chamonix. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Chamonix 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 Chamonix.