Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
43°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Les Arcs
France · Europe
Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans are the main limitation.
Limited, but doable
Late
Daytime high
43°F
Lows around 28°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 17 wet days, the highest monthly average.
55%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
11.3 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryMay Heat feel
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 36° and nights feel near 24°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
28%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
3 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 42°F, easing to about 39°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning35°F
Rain27%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday41°F
Rain39%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon42°F
Rain44%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening39°F
Rain35%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 7 | 5.1 | 13 | 6.6 | 73 |
| Feb | 23 | 9 | 3.8 | 11 | 8.0 | 71 |
| Mar | 29 | 15 | 4.3 | 13 | 9.4 | 73 |
| Apr | 35 | 21 | 3.9 | 14 | 10.7 | 77 |
| May | 43 | 28 | 4.7 | 17 | 11.3 | 81 |
| Jun | 54 | 37 | 4.2 | 17 | 12.2 | 78 |
| Jul | 58 | 40 | 3.8 | 15 | 12.8 | 74 |
| Aug | 58 | 40 | 3.5 | 13 | 11.5 | 75 |
| Sep | 50 | 34 | 3.3 | 13 | 10.0 | 80 |
| Oct | 42 | 27 | 4.0 | 12 | 8.3 | 81 |
| Nov | 29 | 15 | 5.3 | 14 | 6.8 | 80 |
| Dec | 21 | 9 | 5.5 | 14 | 6.2 | 75 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology