Weather in Chamonix in may 2025

The weather in Chamonix in may comes from statistical datas on the last 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 66.1cm

Weather at 6am
41°F

Clear/Sunny

29%

Fog

18%

Moderate rain at times

10%

Weather at 12pm
50°F

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

26%

Partly Cloudy

21%

Moderate rain at times

9%

Weather at 6pm
45°F

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

19%

Moderate rain at times

18%

Fog

17%

Weather at 3am
34°F

Moderate rain at times

28%

Fog

23%

Clear/Sunny

18%

Partly Cloudy

14%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Chamonix in may

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Chamonix in may.


The climate of Chamonix in may is very bad

The weather in may in Chamonix is wet (with 7.2in of precipitation over 13 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 4in of rainfall over 8 days.

The climate is rather fresh in that locality may, but it is endurable by dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 52°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Chamonix is 47°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Chamonix in the month of may with a maximum record of 76°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 18°F in 2019. You can expect to have about 5 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 16% of time.

On this month of may, day length in Chamonix is generally 14:57. Sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset is at 19:58.

With proper weather, may is okay (but not the best) to go in this city.



Chamonix: another month?

If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Chamonix. 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 Chamonix:

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 Chamonix.

more information about French Alps's weather in may


Seasonal average climate and temperature of Chamonix in may

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.

May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 47°F
Highest temperature 52°F
Lowest temperature 41°F
Highest record temperature 76°F
(2009)
Lowest record temperature 18°F
(2019)
Number of days at +65°F 2 day(s)
(6%)
Number of days at -32°F 5 day(s)
(16%)
Wind
Wind speed 11km/h
Wind temperature 38°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 7.2in
Number of days with rainfall 13 day(s)
(41%)
Record daily rainfall 2.1in
(2015)
Snowfall 66.1cm
Other climate data
Humidity 89%
Visibility 7.66km
Cloud cover 49%
UV index 3
Daily sunshine hours 13
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 05:01
Time of sunset 19:58
Length of day 14:57
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 Chamonix in may 2024:

01-05-2024
Patchy light drizzle
45°F to 54°F
02-05-2024
Light rain
38°F to 45°F
03-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
23°F to 43°F
04-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
25°F to 47°F
05-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 58°F
06-05-2024
Moderate rain
43°F to 49°F
07-05-2024
Light rain
40°F to 41°F
08-05-2024
Mist
29°F to 49°F
09-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
29°F to 58°F
10-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
34°F to 63°F
11-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
38°F to 65°F
12-05-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
41°F to 63°F
13-05-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
49°F to 61°F
14-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 61°F
15-05-2024
Light rain
49°F to 50°F
16-05-2024
Light rain shower
38°F to 52°F
17-05-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
29°F to 54°F
18-05-2024
Light rain shower
34°F to 56°F
19-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
34°F to 63°F
20-05-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
38°F to 61°F
21-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 54°F
22-05-2024
Light rain shower
47°F to 52°F
23-05-2024
Light rain shower
45°F to 52°F
24-05-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
41°F to 56°F
25-05-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
41°F to 56°F
26-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
41°F to 63°F
27-05-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
49°F to 58°F
28-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 59°F
29-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 59°F
30-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 58°F
31-05-2024
Light drizzle
41°F to 45°F

Map: other cities in the French Alps in may

Cities near Chamonix:

Aiguille du Midi in mayvery bad weather
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains in maytolerable weather
Passy in maytolerable weather
Sallanches in maytolerable weather
Megève in maytolerable weather
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard in mayvery bad weather
Cluses in mayvery bad weather
Avoriaz in maytolerable weather
La Clusaz in maytolerable weather
Bourg-Saint-Maurice in mayvery bad weather
Bonneville in maytolerable weather
La Roche-sur-Foron in maytolerable weather
French Alps in may: See full list of cities

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

Legend: Chamonix perfect weather good tolerable bad very bad


Weather data for Chamonix in may:

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


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