Weather in Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in may 2024

The weather in Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout may

tolerable weather 16.9cm

Weather at 6am
47°F

Partly Cloudy

24%

Moderate rain at times

17%

Fog

2%

Weather at 12pm
63°F

Partly Cloudy

20%

Moderate rain at times

18%

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

11%

Weather at 6pm
56°F

Moderate rain at times

24%

Partly Cloudy

17%

Heavy rain

9%

Weather at 3am
36°F

Clear/Sunny

48%

Partly Cloudy

18%

Moderate rain at times

17%

Fog

11%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in may

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in may.


The climate of Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in may is tolerable

In may in Gap (Hautes-Alpes), the climate is wet (with 5.3in of rainfall over 8 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 3.7in of rainfall over 6 days.

The climate is quite fresh in that locality may, but it is bearable by dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 63°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Gap (Hautes-Alpes) is 56°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in the month of may with a maximum record of 81°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 20°F in 2019. You can expect to have about 14 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 45% of time.

Day length in Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in may is 14:49. The sun rises at 05:08 and sunset is at 19:57.

With a good climate, the month of may is a good month to go in Gap (Hautes-Alpes).



Gap (Hautes-Alpes): another month?

If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Gap (Hautes-Alpes). 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 Gap (Hautes-Alpes):

In may, Grenoble (Isère), Aix-les-Bains, Annecy (Haute-Savoie), Chambéry, Bourget Lake (Lac du Bourget) and Laragne-Monteglin have good weather.

more information about French Alps's weather in may



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in may

Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of may.

May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 56°F
Highest temperature 63°F
Lowest temperature 47°F
Highest record temperature 81°F
(2009)
Lowest record temperature 20°F
(2019)
Number of days at +65°F 14 day(s)
(45%)
Number of days at -32°F 1 day(s)
(3%)
Wind
Wind speed 12km/h
Wind temperature 45°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 5.3in
Number of days with rainfall 8 day(s)
(26%)
Record daily rainfall 2.9in
(2021)
Snowfall 16.9cm
Other climate data
Humidity 78%
Visibility 9.15km
Cloud cover 28%
UV index 4
Daily sunshine hours 14
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 05:08
Time of sunset 19:57
Length of day 14:49
Our opinion about the weather in may
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable


How was the weather last may?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in may 2023:

01-05-2023
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
41°F to 47°F
02-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
36°F to 58°F
03-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
38°F to 58°F
04-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
41°F to 58°F
05-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
43°F to 59°F
06-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
45°F to 63°F
07-05-2023
Light rain shower
47°F to 58°F
08-05-2023
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
41°F to 58°F
09-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
45°F to 58°F
10-05-2023
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
41°F to 52°F
11-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
34°F to 49°F
12-05-2023
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
36°F to 45°F
13-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
32°F to 47°F
14-05-2023
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
34°F to 47°F
15-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
36°F to 52°F
16-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
38°F to 54°F
17-05-2023
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
38°F to 47°F
18-05-2023
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
40°F to 47°F
19-05-2023
Overcast
40°F to 47°F
20-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
38°F to 50°F
21-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
41°F to 56°F
22-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
41°F to 59°F
23-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
43°F to 63°F
24-05-2023
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
45°F to 58°F
25-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
45°F to 58°F
26-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
43°F to 61°F
27-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 65°F
28-05-2023
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
47°F to 58°F
29-05-2023
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
45°F to 58°F
30-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
43°F to 63°F
31-05-2023
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
45°F to 52°F

Map: other cities in the French Alps in may

Cities near Gap (Hautes-Alpes):

Veynes in maytolerable weather
Serre-Ponçon in mayvery bad weather
Embrun in mayvery bad weather
Laragne-Monteglin in maygood weather
Écrins National Park in mayvery bad weather
Les Orres in mayvery bad weather
Guillestre in mayvery bad weather
Queyras in mayvery bad weather
Briançon in mayvery bad weather
Alpe d'Huez in mayvery bad weather
Vercors in maytolerable weather
Valloire in mayvery bad weather
French Alps in may: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.

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Weather data for Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in may:

Weather data for Gap (Hautes-Alpes) for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Gap (Hautes-Alpes). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Gap (Hautes-Alpes) 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 Gap (Hautes-Alpes).


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