Écrins National Park in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in the Écrins National Park in may 2025
The weather in Écrins National Park in the month of 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 383.1cm
Weather at 6am
40°F
Clear/Sunny
26% of time
23%
19%
15%
Weather at 12pm
50°F
Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder
28% of time
26%
17%
14%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Moderate rain at times
25% of time
19%
16%
14%
Weather at 3am
34°F
26%
19%
19%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in the Écrins National Park in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in the Écrins National Park in may.
The climate of Écrins National Park in may is very bad
The climate in may in Écrins National Park is wet (with 11.5in of precipitation over 15 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 7.2in of rainfall over 11 days.
The climate is fairly fresh in this city the month of may, but it is endurable when dressing cosy. The thermometer averaged maximum of 52°F. The seasonal minimum is 40°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Écrins National Park is 45°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Écrins National Park in may with a maximum record of 72°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 16°F in 2013. You need to prepare to have about 7 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 23% of the month.
On average, in Écrins National Park, the days of may last 14:51. The sun rises at 05:06 and sets at 19:57.
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 Écrins National Park:
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 Écrins National Park.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Écrins National Park in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 16°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 11.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (47%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.6in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 383.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.65km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 51% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:06 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:57 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:51 | ||||
| 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 the Écrins National Park in may 2024:
31°F to 47°F
32°F to 40°F
25°F to 38°F
22°F to 41°F
31°F to 47°F
40°F to 43°F
31°F to 40°F
31°F to 43°F
27°F to 52°F
36°F to 56°F
40°F to 58°F
36°F to 58°F
34°F to 54°F
40°F to 47°F
36°F to 47°F
36°F to 45°F
25°F to 45°F
38°F to 50°F
41°F to 56°F
43°F to 58°F
38°F to 49°F
40°F to 47°F
38°F to 49°F
40°F to 52°F
41°F to 50°F
43°F to 58°F
40°F to 54°F
36°F to 56°F
34°F to 58°F
36°F to 52°F
25°F to 43°F
Map: other cities in the French Alps in may
Cities near Écrins National Park:
| Briançon in may | very bad weather |
| Alpe d'Huez in may | very bad weather |
| Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in may | tolerable weather |
| Embrun in may | very bad weather |
| Serre-Ponçon in may | very bad weather |
| Guillestre in may | very bad weather |
| Valloire in may | very bad weather |
| Valmeinier in may | very bad weather |
| Les Orres in may | very bad weather |
| Queyras in may | very bad weather |
| Veynes in may | tolerable weather |
| Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Écrins National Park
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Weather data for Écrins National Park in may:
Weather data for Écrins National Park for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in the Écrins National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in the Écrins National Park 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 the Écrins National Park.