Val d'Isère in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Val d'Isère in may 2024
The weather in Val d'Isère in may comes from statistical datas on the past 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 825.6cm
Weather at 6am
36°F
Fog
28% of time
23%
15%
13%
Weather at 12pm
47°F
Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder
34% of time
18%
13%
11%
Weather at 6pm
40°F
Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder
29% of time
16%
15%
14%
Weather at 3am
27°F
27%
27%
12%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Val d'Isère in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Val d'Isère in may.
The climate of Val d'Isère in may is very bad
The climate in may in Val d'Isère is wet (with 11.4in of precipitation over 15 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 7.8in of rainfall over 11 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh around this city may. Plan to cover you well! The high seasonal norm is 47°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 34°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Val d'Isère is 41°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Val d'Isère in the month of may with a maximum record of 70°F in 2009 and a minimum record of -0°F in 2015. You can expect to have about 11 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 35% of time.
On this month of may, day length in Val d'Isère is generally 14:54. Sunrise is at 05:02 and sets at 19:56.
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 Val d'Isère:
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 Val d'Isère.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Val d'Isère in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -0°F (2015) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 10km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 11.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (48%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.6in (2018) | ||||
| Snowfall | 825.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 94% | ||||
| Visibility | 6.48km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 67% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:02 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:56 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:54 | ||||
| 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 Val d'Isère in may 2023:
34°F to 38°F
27°F to 40°F
18°F to 41°F
23°F to 45°F
29°F to 52°F
31°F to 56°F
32°F to 52°F
29°F to 49°F
41°F to 52°F
36°F to 40°F
29°F to 40°F
32°F to 36°F
23°F to 40°F
25°F to 40°F
27°F to 43°F
34°F to 41°F
34°F to 40°F
32°F to 41°F
32°F to 40°F
27°F to 41°F
29°F to 47°F
25°F to 47°F
31°F to 50°F
43°F to 50°F
38°F to 49°F
29°F to 54°F
34°F to 59°F
34°F to 54°F
34°F to 54°F
34°F to 58°F
36°F to 45°F
Map: other cities in the French Alps in may
Cities near Val d'Isère:
| Tignes in may | very bad weather |
| Bonneval-sur-Arc in may | very bad weather |
| Vanoise in may | very bad weather |
| Val-Cenis in may | very bad weather |
| La Plagne in may | very bad weather |
| Bourg-Saint-Maurice in may | very bad weather |
| Col du Petit Saint-Bernard in may | very bad weather |
| Courchevel in may | very bad weather |
| Savoy in may | very bad weather |
| Aussois in may | very bad weather |
| Brides-les-Bains in may | very bad weather |
| Méribel in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Val d'Isère
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Weather data for Val d'Isère in may:
Weather data for Val d'Isère for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Val d'Isère. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Val d'Isère 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 Val d'Isère.