Tignes in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Tignes in may 2025
The weather in Tignes in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 835.8cm
Weather at 6am
36°F
Fog
24% of time
23%
16%
13%
Weather at 12pm
47°F
Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder
39% of time
19%
11%
10%
Weather at 6pm
41°F
Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder
29% of time
17%
14%
14%
Weather at 3am
27°F
27%
26%
14%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Tignes in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Tignes in may.
The climate of Tignes in may is very bad
The climate in may in Tignes is wet (with 10.8in of precipitation over 15 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 6.8in of precipitation over 11 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh here may. Plan a sweater! Temperatures are up to 47°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 34°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Tignes is 41°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Tignes in the month of may with a maximum record of 70°F in 2009 and a minimum record of -5°F in 2017. You need to prepare to have about 10 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 32% of the month.
On this month of may, day length in Tignes is generally 14:54. Sunrise is at 05:02 and sunset is at 19:56.
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 Tignes:
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 Tignes.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Tignes in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -5°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 10 day(s) (32%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 10km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 10.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (50%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.6in (2016) | ||||
| Snowfall | 835.8cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 94% | ||||
| Visibility | 6.6km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 65% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:02 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:56 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:54 | ||||
| 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 Tignes in may 2024:
36°F to 40°F
34°F to 36°F
22°F to 36°F
20°F to 40°F
36°F to 45°F
38°F to 40°F
34°F to 36°F
23°F to 40°F
22°F to 45°F
27°F to 52°F
31°F to 56°F
36°F to 56°F
40°F to 50°F
41°F to 49°F
40°F to 45°F
36°F to 43°F
20°F to 41°F
31°F to 45°F
29°F to 50°F
36°F to 52°F
38°F to 43°F
40°F to 45°F
40°F to 45°F
36°F to 47°F
38°F to 49°F
34°F to 56°F
43°F to 50°F
41°F to 54°F
34°F to 52°F
43°F to 50°F
34°F to 38°F
Map: other cities in the French Alps in may
Cities near Tignes:
| Val d'Isère in may | very bad weather |
| Vanoise in may | very bad weather |
| Bonneval-sur-Arc in may | very bad weather |
| La Plagne in may | very bad weather |
| Bourg-Saint-Maurice in may | very bad weather |
| Val-Cenis in may | very bad weather |
| Courchevel in may | very bad weather |
| Col du Petit Saint-Bernard in may | very bad weather |
| Savoy in may | very bad weather |
| Brides-les-Bains in may | very bad weather |
| Méribel in may | very bad weather |
| Aussois in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Tignes
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Weather data for Tignes in may:
Weather data for Tignes for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Tignes. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Tignes 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 Tignes.