Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
47°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Tignes
France · Europe
Some snow or mixed precipitation is the main limitation.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
47°F
Lows around 33°F
Precipitation
18 days/mo
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
58%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
11.5 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 41° and nights feel near 30°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
28%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
2 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 46°F, easing to about 43°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning39°F
Rain30%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday44°F
Rain45%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon46°F
Rain52%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening43°F
Rain41%
Cloud68%
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 | 23 | 12 | 4.5 | 13 | 7.1 | 72 |
| Feb | 27 | 14 | 3.4 | 12 | 8.4 | 70 |
| Mar | 33 | 20 | 4.2 | 13 | 9.7 | 73 |
| Apr | 38 | 26 | 4.8 | 15 | 10.8 | 77 |
| May | 47 | 33 | 6.0 | 18 | 11.5 | 81 |
| Jun | 57 | 42 | 6.2 | 20 | 12.5 | 78 |
| Jul | 61 | 45 | 6.0 | 17 | 13.1 | 75 |
| Aug | 60 | 45 | 5.7 | 19 | 11.7 | 77 |
| Sep | 53 | 39 | 4.5 | 16 | 10.2 | 81 |
| Oct | 45 | 32 | 4.5 | 13 | 8.5 | 82 |
| Nov | 32 | 20 | 5.8 | 14 | 7.1 | 79 |
| Dec | 24 | 14 | 4.9 | 13 | 6.6 | 73 |
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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