Saint-Gervais-les-Bains weather in May (Rhône-Alps, France)

What can you expect from the weather in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains during May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 2°C.

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 166 mm for the month. Typically around 19 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 202 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Saint-Gervais-les-Bains. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saint-Gervais-les-Bains climate page with graphs.

 

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 166 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in France in May

Find out more about the weather in France in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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