Serre-Ponçon in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Serre-Ponçon in may 2024
The weather in Serre-Ponçon in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole 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 2.5cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Clear/Sunny
47% of time
23%
16%
7%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
23%
19%
18%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
28%
16%
16%
Weather at 3am
36°F
38%
19%
17%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Serre-Ponçon in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Serre-Ponçon in may.
The climate of Serre-Ponçon in may is very bad
The climate in may in Serre-Ponçon is wet (with 7.7in of precipitation over 11 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 4.1in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is quite cold in this location this month, but it is tolerable when dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 52°F. The seasonal minimum is 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Serre-Ponçon is 47°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Serre-Ponçon in the month of may with a maximum record of 70°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 20°F in 2017. You need to prepare to have about 3 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 10% of the month.
On this month of may, day length in Serre-Ponçon is generally 14:49. Sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset is at 19:56.
Serre-Ponçon: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Serre-Ponçon. 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 Serre-Ponçon:
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 Serre-Ponçon.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Serre-Ponçon in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 20°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 11km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.4in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 2.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.62km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:07 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:56 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:49 | ||||
| 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 Serre-Ponçon in may 2023:
41°F to 47°F
36°F to 58°F
38°F to 58°F
41°F to 58°F
43°F to 59°F
45°F to 63°F
47°F to 58°F
41°F to 58°F
45°F to 58°F
41°F to 52°F
34°F to 49°F
36°F to 45°F
32°F to 47°F
34°F to 47°F
36°F to 52°F
38°F to 54°F
38°F to 47°F
40°F to 47°F
40°F to 47°F
38°F to 50°F
41°F to 56°F
41°F to 59°F
43°F to 63°F
45°F to 58°F
45°F to 58°F
43°F to 61°F
47°F to 65°F
47°F to 58°F
45°F to 58°F
43°F to 63°F
45°F to 52°F
Map: other cities in the French Alps in may
Cities near Serre-Ponçon:
| Embrun in may | very bad weather |
| Les Orres in may | very bad weather |
| Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in may | tolerable weather |
| Guillestre in may | very bad weather |
| Queyras in may | very bad weather |
| Écrins National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Veynes in may | tolerable weather |
| Briançon in may | very bad weather |
| Laragne-Monteglin in may | good weather |
| Alpe d'Huez in may | very bad weather |
| Valloire in may | very bad weather |
| Valmeinier in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Serre-Ponçon
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Serre-Ponçon in may:
Weather data for Serre-Ponçon for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Serre-Ponçon. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Serre-Ponçon 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 Serre-Ponçon.