Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Weather in May

What's the weather like in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Rhône-Alpes) in May 2024?

The climate in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc during May can be summarized as cool and wet.

May is in the spring in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 4.2°C 39.5°F
Nightly temperature -2.6°C 27.4°F
Average temperature 0.8°C 33.4°F
Daily sunshine 6.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 138 mm 5.4 ins
Rainy days 20 days
Sea temperature 16.2°C 61.1°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc average temperature in May

May rainfall

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in May 2024.

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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc weather stats

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc weather statistics
Hottest month: July 10.8°C 51.4°F
Driest month: February 113mm 4.4ins
Sunniest month: July 8.4hrs
Coldest month: January -5.5°C 22.1°F
Wettest month: August 152mm 6ins
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