Alpe d'Huez in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Alpe d'Huez in may 2025
The weather in Alpe d'Huez in may comes from statistical datas on the past 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 735.1cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
26%
18%
10%
Weather at 12pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
22%
20%
11%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
21% of time
18%
16%
14%
Weather at 3am
40°F
24%
22%
21%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Alpe d'Huez in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Alpe d'Huez in may.
The climate of Alpe d'Huez in may is very bad
The weather in may in Alpe d'Huez is wet (with 9.2in of precipitation over 12 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in april there is an average of 6.3in of rainfall over 10 days.
The climate is relatively cold in that area this month, but it is livable by dressing cosy. The thermometer averaged maximum of 50°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Alpe d'Huez is 47°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Alpe d'Huez in may with a maximum record of 76°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 18°F in 2017. You can expect to have about 6 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 19% of time.
In may in Alpe d'Huez, the days on average last 14:53. The sun rises at 05:06 and sets at 19:59.
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 Alpe d'Huez:
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 Alpe d'Huez.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Alpe d'Huez in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 18°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 11km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 9.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (38%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.1in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 735.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.8km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:06 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:59 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:53 | ||||
| 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 Alpe d'Huez in may 2024:
41°F to 49°F
32°F to 41°F
27°F to 38°F
31°F to 40°F
41°F to 49°F
38°F to 45°F
34°F to 38°F
32°F to 43°F
34°F to 52°F
43°F to 58°F
45°F to 58°F
47°F to 58°F
45°F to 54°F
43°F to 49°F
40°F to 47°F
38°F to 45°F
32°F to 49°F
40°F to 49°F
38°F to 56°F
43°F to 56°F
41°F to 47°F
40°F to 45°F
38°F to 45°F
38°F to 50°F
38°F to 50°F
45°F to 58°F
43°F to 50°F
40°F to 54°F
45°F to 56°F
43°F to 52°F
34°F to 41°F
Map: other cities in the French Alps in may
Cities near Alpe d'Huez:
| Grenoble (Isère) in may | good weather |
| Valloire in may | very bad weather |
| Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne in may | very bad weather |
| Écrins National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Valmeinier in may | very bad weather |
| Charmant Som in may | tolerable weather |
| Vercors in may | tolerable weather |
| Les Menuires in may | very bad weather |
| Val Thorens in may | very bad weather |
| Modane in may | very bad weather |
| Briançon in may | very bad weather |
| Méribel in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Alpe d'Huez
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Weather data for Alpe d'Huez in may:
Weather data for Alpe d'Huez for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Alpe d'Huez. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Alpe d'Huez 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 Alpe d'Huez.