Orsières Weather in May

What's the weather like in Orsières (Valais) in May 2024?

The climate in Orsières during May can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

May is in the spring in Orsières and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

Orsières weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 12.4°C 54.2°F
Nightly temperature 4.1°C 39.3°F
Average temperature 8.2°C 46.8°F
Daily sunshine 6 hrs
Avg rainfall 99 mm 3.9 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 15.9°C 60.6°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Orsières with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Orsières

Orsières average temperature in May

May rainfall

Orsières average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Orsières 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 Orsières in May 2024.

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Orsières weather stats

Orsières weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.9°C 66°F
Driest month: March 78mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: July 8.2hrs
Coldest month: January -0.3°C 31.5°F
Wettest month: August 117mm 4.6ins
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