Valmeinier in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Valmeinier in may 2025
The weather in Valmeinier in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 779.9cm
Weather at 6am
38°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
28%
20%
13%
Weather at 12pm
47°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
28%
19%
12%
Weather at 6pm
41°F
Snow showers
22% of time
21%
20%
15%
Weather at 3am
34°F
49%
19%
15%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Valmeinier in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Valmeinier in may.
The climate of Valmeinier in may is very bad
The weather in may in Valmeinier is wet (with 5.7in of precipitation over 10 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in april there is an average of 3.3in of precipitation over 7 days.
The climate is rather cold here this month. Plan a sweater! Temperatures are up to 49°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 38°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Valmeinier is 43°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Valmeinier in the month of may with a maximum record of 70°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 11°F in 2012. You can expect to have about 7 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 23% of time.
On average, in Valmeinier, the days of may last 14:53. The sun rises 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 Valmeinier:
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 Valmeinier.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Valmeinier in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 11°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 10km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (32%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.1in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 779.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.66km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||||
| 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 Valmeinier in may 2024:
32°F to 34°F
31°F to 32°F
23°F to 32°F
23°F to 36°F
34°F to 43°F
34°F to 38°F
32°F to 34°F
29°F to 40°F
31°F to 45°F
34°F to 54°F
38°F to 56°F
41°F to 54°F
40°F to 49°F
38°F to 41°F
34°F to 38°F
32°F to 41°F
25°F to 43°F
32°F to 47°F
34°F to 54°F
40°F to 50°F
34°F to 47°F
36°F to 47°F
36°F to 47°F
34°F to 49°F
36°F to 50°F
38°F to 54°F
43°F to 50°F
40°F to 54°F
40°F to 54°F
41°F to 50°F
31°F to 40°F
Map: other cities in the French Alps in may
Cities near Valmeinier:
| Valloire in may | very bad weather |
| Modane in may | very bad weather |
| Val Thorens in may | very bad weather |
| Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne in may | very bad weather |
| Les Menuires in may | very bad weather |
| Aussois in may | very bad weather |
| Méribel in may | very bad weather |
| Val-Cenis in may | very bad weather |
| Courchevel in may | very bad weather |
| Brides-les-Bains in may | very bad weather |
| Alpe d'Huez in may | very bad weather |
| Briançon in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Valmeinier
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Weather data for Valmeinier in may:
Weather data for Valmeinier for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Valmeinier. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Valmeinier 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 Valmeinier.