Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in may 2025
The weather in Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 16.9cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Clear/Sunny
55% of time
24%
17%
2%
Weather at 12pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
20%
18%
11%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
24%
17%
9%
Weather at 3am
36°F
48%
18%
17%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in may.
The climate of Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in may is tolerable
In may in Gap (Hautes-Alpes), the climate is wet (with 5.3in of rainfall over 8 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 3.7in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is quite fresh in that locality may, but it is bearable by dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 63°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Gap (Hautes-Alpes) is 56°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in the month of may with a maximum record of 81°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 20°F in 2019. You can expect to have about 14 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 45% of time.
Day length in Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in may is 14:49. The sun rises at 05:08 and sunset is at 19:57.
With a good climate, the month of may is a good month to go in Gap (Hautes-Alpes).
Gap (Hautes-Alpes): another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Gap (Hautes-Alpes). 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 Gap (Hautes-Alpes):
In may, Grenoble (Isère), Aix-les-Bains, Annecy (Haute-Savoie), Chambéry, Bourget Lake (Lac du Bourget) and Laragne-Monteglin have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 81°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 20°F (2019) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 14 day(s) (45%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.9in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 16.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 78% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.15km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 28% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:08 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:57 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:49 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in may 2024:
45°F to 59°F
43°F to 47°F
25°F to 56°F
29°F to 50°F
38°F to 61°F
49°F to 52°F
38°F to 50°F
36°F to 59°F
32°F to 67°F
36°F to 68°F
40°F to 67°F
41°F to 67°F
45°F to 65°F
52°F to 54°F
49°F to 59°F
32°F to 56°F
29°F to 61°F
45°F to 61°F
34°F to 67°F
45°F to 65°F
43°F to 61°F
40°F to 61°F
47°F to 58°F
41°F to 63°F
34°F to 65°F
40°F to 70°F
56°F to 61°F
49°F to 67°F
38°F to 68°F
49°F to 65°F
40°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in the French Alps in may
Cities near Gap (Hautes-Alpes):
| Veynes in may | tolerable weather |
| Serre-Ponçon in may | very bad weather |
| Embrun in may | very bad weather |
| Laragne-Monteglin in may | good weather |
| Écrins National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Les Orres in may | very bad weather |
| Guillestre in may | very bad weather |
| Queyras in may | very bad weather |
| Briançon in may | very bad weather |
| Alpe d'Huez in may | very bad weather |
| Vercors in may | tolerable weather |
| Valloire in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in may:
Weather data for Gap (Hautes-Alpes) for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Gap (Hautes-Alpes). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Gap (Hautes-Alpes) 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 Gap (Hautes-Alpes).