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

Partly Cloudy

26%

Snow showers

18%

Fog

10%

Weather at 12pm
50°F

Partly Cloudy

22%

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

20%

Snow showers

11%

Weather at 6pm
49°F

Partly Cloudy

18%

Moderate rain at times

16%

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

14%

Weather at 3am
40°F

Snow showers

24%

Clear/Sunny

22%

Fog

21%

Partly Cloudy

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.

more information about French Alps's weather in may


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:

01-05-2024
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
41°F to 49°F
02-05-2024
Heavy snow
32°F to 41°F
03-05-2024
Light snow
27°F to 38°F
04-05-2024
Heavy snow
31°F to 40°F
05-05-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
41°F to 49°F
06-05-2024
Moderate or heavy sleet
38°F to 45°F
07-05-2024
Heavy snow
34°F to 38°F
08-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
32°F to 43°F
09-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
34°F to 52°F
10-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 58°F
11-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
45°F to 58°F
12-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 58°F
13-05-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
45°F to 54°F
14-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 49°F
15-05-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
40°F to 47°F
16-05-2024
Light rain shower
38°F to 45°F
17-05-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
32°F to 49°F
18-05-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
40°F to 49°F
19-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
38°F to 56°F
20-05-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
43°F to 56°F
21-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 47°F
22-05-2024
Light rain shower
40°F to 45°F
23-05-2024
Light rain shower
38°F to 45°F
24-05-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
38°F to 50°F
25-05-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
38°F to 50°F
26-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
45°F to 58°F
27-05-2024
Light rain shower
43°F to 50°F
28-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
40°F to 54°F
29-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
45°F to 56°F
30-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 52°F
31-05-2024
Light snow showers
34°F to 41°F

Map: other cities in the French Alps in may

Cities near Alpe d'Huez:

Grenoble (Isère) in maygood weather
Valloire in mayvery bad weather
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne in mayvery bad weather
Écrins National Park in mayvery bad weather
Valmeinier in mayvery bad weather
Charmant Som in maytolerable weather
Vercors in maytolerable weather
Les Menuires in mayvery bad weather
Val Thorens in mayvery bad weather
Modane in mayvery bad weather
Briançon in mayvery bad weather
Méribel 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 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.


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