May weather forecast
Les Houches, France

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a frosty month in Les Houches, France, with an average temperature fluctuating between 0.5°C (32.9°F) and 8.8°C (47.8°F).

Temperature

As Les Houches, France, transitions into May, the average high-temperature is observed to slightly rise from a wintry 5.3°C (41.5°F) in April to a chilly 8.8°C (47.8°F). Nighttime temperature in Les Houches, France, experiences an average drop to an icy 0.5°C (32.9°F) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 86%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout May, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is accumulated. In Les Houches, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.8 days and collects up to 461mm (18.15") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Les Houches. May is the last month it regularly snows in Les Houches. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Les Houches aggregates 18mm (0.71") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 56.7 snowfall days, and 924mm (36.38") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Les Houches is 14h and 58min.
On the first day of May in Les Houches, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 20:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 21:15 CEST.

Sunshine

In Les Houches, France, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Les Houches?
In May, in Les Houches, the average high-temperature is 8.8°C (47.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 0.5°C (32.9°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Les Houches?
In May, the average relative humidity in Les Houches, France, is 86%.
How many days does it rain in May in Les Houches?
In Les Houches, in May, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 58mm (2.28") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the last month it snows in Les Houches?
May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Les Houches aggregates 18mm (0.71") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in May in Les Houches?
The average day length in May in Les Houches is 14h and 58min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Les Houches?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 20:40. On the last day of the month, in Les Houches, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 21:15 CEST.
How many hours of sunshine does Les Houches have in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.
What is the UV index reading in May in Les Houches?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Les Houches, France, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average wind speed
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Average UV index
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Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Les Houches, France
Average temperature in May
Les Houches, France
  • Average high temperature in May: 8.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (16.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 0.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-11.4°C).

Average pressure in May - Les Houches, France
Average pressure in May
Les Houches, France
  • Average pressure in May: 1015.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Les Houches, France
Average wind speed in May
Les Houches, France
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in May - Les Houches, France
Average humidity in May
Les Houches, France
  • Average humidity in May: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

Average rainfall in May - Les Houches, France
Average rainfall in May
Les Houches, France
  • Average rainfall in May: 58mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (72mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (15mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Les Houches, France
Average rainfall days in May
Les Houches, France
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in May - Les Houches, France
Average snowfall in May
Les Houches, France
  • Average snowfall in May: 18mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (245mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May - Les Houches, France
Average snowfall days in May
Les Houches, France
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Les Houches, France
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Les Houches, France
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May - Les Houches, France
Average sunshine days in May
Les Houches, France
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in May - Les Houches, France
Average UV index in May
Les Houches, France
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May - Les Houches, France
Average cloud cover in May
Les Houches, France
  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May - Les Houches, France
Average visibility in May
Les Houches, France
  • Average visibility in May: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and October (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).

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