Weather in Serre-Ponçon in may 2025

The weather in Serre-Ponçon in may comes from statistical datas on the last 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 2.5cm

Weather at 6am
41°F

Partly Cloudy

23%

Moderate rain at times

16%

Heavy rain

7%

Weather at 12pm
52°F

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

23%

Moderate rain at times

19%

Partly Cloudy

18%

Weather at 6pm
47°F

Moderate rain at times

28%

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

16%

Heavy rain

16%

Weather at 3am
36°F

Clear/Sunny

38%

Moderate rain at times

19%

Partly Cloudy

17%

Fog

16%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Serre-Ponçon in may

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


The climate of Serre-Ponçon in may is very bad

The climate in may in Serre-Ponçon is wet (with 7.7in of precipitation over 11 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 4.1in of rainfall over 6 days.

The climate is quite cold in this location this month, but it is tolerable when dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 52°F. The seasonal minimum is 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Serre-Ponçon is 47°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Serre-Ponçon in the month of may with a maximum record of 70°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 20°F in 2017. You need to prepare to have about 3 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 10% of the month.

On this month of may, day length in Serre-Ponçon is generally 14:49. Sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset is at 19:56.



Serre-Ponçon: another month?

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

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 Serre-Ponçon.

more information about French Alps's weather in may


Seasonal average climate and temperature of Serre-Ponçon in may

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

May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 47°F
Highest temperature 52°F
Lowest temperature 41°F
Highest record temperature 70°F
(2009)
Lowest record temperature 20°F
(2017)
Number of days at +65°F 2 day(s)
(6%)
Number of days at -32°F 3 day(s)
(10%)
Wind
Wind speed 11km/h
Wind temperature 40°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 7.7in
Number of days with rainfall 11 day(s)
(35%)
Record daily rainfall 3.4in
(2021)
Snowfall 2.5cm
Other climate data
Humidity 81%
Visibility 8.62km
Cloud cover 37%
UV index 3
Daily sunshine hours 14
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 05:07
Time of sunset 19:56
Length of day 14:49
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 Serre-Ponçon in may 2024:

01-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
36°F to 47°F
02-05-2024
Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder
34°F to 38°F
03-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
25°F to 45°F
04-05-2024
Light drizzle
31°F to 40°F
05-05-2024
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
40°F to 50°F
06-05-2024
Light rain
40°F to 45°F
07-05-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
34°F to 40°F
08-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
32°F to 49°F
09-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
36°F to 54°F
10-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
40°F to 58°F
11-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 58°F
12-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
45°F to 58°F
13-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
45°F to 56°F
14-05-2024
Light rain
43°F to 45°F
15-05-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
38°F to 50°F
16-05-2024
Light rain shower
38°F to 47°F
17-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
31°F to 49°F
18-05-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
38°F to 50°F
19-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
40°F to 56°F
20-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
41°F to 58°F
21-05-2024
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
40°F to 50°F
22-05-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
40°F to 52°F
23-05-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
40°F to 49°F
24-05-2024
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
40°F to 54°F
25-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
40°F to 54°F
26-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
41°F to 58°F
27-05-2024
Light rain shower
49°F to 56°F
28-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
43°F to 59°F
29-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
45°F to 58°F
30-05-2024
Light rain shower
45°F to 52°F
31-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
38°F to 52°F

Map: other cities in the French Alps in may

Cities near Serre-Ponçon:

Embrun in mayvery bad weather
Les Orres in mayvery bad weather
Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in maytolerable weather
Guillestre in mayvery bad weather
Queyras in mayvery bad weather
Écrins National Park in mayvery bad weather
Veynes in maytolerable weather
Briançon in mayvery bad weather
Laragne-Monteglin in maygood weather
Alpe d'Huez in mayvery bad weather
Valloire in mayvery bad weather
Valmeinier 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.

Legend: Serre-Ponçon perfect weather good tolerable bad very bad


Weather data for Serre-Ponçon in may:

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


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