Val Thorens in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Val Thorens in may 2025
The weather in Val Thorens in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the 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 689.3cm
Weather at 6am
40°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
29%
17%
13%
Weather at 12pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
29%
17%
11%
Weather at 6pm
43°F
Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder
24% of time
21%
15%
15%
Weather at 3am
34°F
31%
23%
22%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Val Thorens in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Val Thorens in may.
The climate of Val Thorens in may is very bad
The climate in may in Val Thorens is wet (with 6.7in of precipitation over 11 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 4in of precipitation over 8 days.
The climate is rather cool in that locality may, but it is liveable when dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 50°F. The seasonal minimum is 40°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Val Thorens is 45°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Val Thorens in may with a maximum record of 72°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 14°F in 2012. You need to prepare to have about 6 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 19% of time.
Day length in Val Thorens in may is 14:53. Sunrise is at 05:04 and sunset is 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 Val Thorens:
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 Val Thorens.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Val Thorens in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 14°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 11km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.9in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 689.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.71km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 45% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:04 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:57 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:53 | ||||
| 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 Val Thorens in may 2024:
36°F to 47°F
34°F to 40°F
29°F to 38°F
32°F to 43°F
36°F to 50°F
40°F to 43°F
36°F to 40°F
34°F to 45°F
36°F to 54°F
34°F to 59°F
45°F to 61°F
45°F to 59°F
47°F to 56°F
43°F to 52°F
41°F to 50°F
40°F to 50°F
34°F to 49°F
38°F to 52°F
40°F to 58°F
43°F to 58°F
40°F to 49°F
41°F to 49°F
41°F to 49°F
40°F to 52°F
41°F to 54°F
45°F to 59°F
49°F to 56°F
45°F to 56°F
41°F to 58°F
45°F to 54°F
38°F to 40°F
Map: other cities in the French Alps in may
Cities near Val Thorens:
| Les Menuires in may | very bad weather |
| Méribel in may | very bad weather |
| Modane in may | very bad weather |
| Aussois in may | very bad weather |
| Valmeinier in may | very bad weather |
| Courchevel in may | very bad weather |
| Brides-les-Bains in may | very bad weather |
| Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne in may | very bad weather |
| Val-Cenis in may | very bad weather |
| Valloire in may | very bad weather |
| Vanoise in may | very bad weather |
| La Plagne in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Val Thorens
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Weather data for Val Thorens in may:
Weather data for Val Thorens for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Val Thorens. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Val Thorens 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 Val Thorens.