May weather forecastModane, France

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a chilly month in Modane, France, with temperature in the range of an average low of -0.6°C (30.9°F) and an average high of 8.1°C (46.6°F).

Temperature

May's arrival sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's icy 4.3°C (39.7°F) to a chilly 8.1°C (46.6°F). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a freezing cold -0.6°C (30.9°F) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Modane, France, is 86%.

Rainfall

In Modane, during May, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Modane, there are 100.6 rainfall days, and 368mm (14.49") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In Modane, France, in May, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 147mm (5.79") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 101.3 snowfall days, and 1617mm (63.66") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Modane, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 20:39. On the last day of May, in Modane, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 21:12 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

In Modane, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Updated: Feb 8, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

May temperatures in Modane vary between a high-temperature of 8.1°C (46.6°F) and a low-temperature of -0.6°C (30.9°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Modane is 86%.

In Modane, France, in May, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation.

In Modane, in May, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 147mm (5.79") of snow.

The average day length in May is 14h and 53min.

On the first day of May in Modane, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 20:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 21:12 CEST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.1h.

In Modane, France, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

4.3°C

8.1°C

13.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.9km/h

7.7km/h

7.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.3

12.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Modane, France

Average high temperature in May: 8.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.3°C).

Average low temperature in May: -0.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (5.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-12°C).

Average pressure in May
Modane, France

Average pressure in May: 1015.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Modane, France

Average wind speed in May: 7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (8.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Modane, France

Average humidity in May: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Modane, France

Average rainfall in May: 39mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are November and December (45mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (18mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Modane, France

Average rainfall days in May: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Modane, France

Average snowfall in May: 147mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (317mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (2mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Modane, France

Average snowfall days in May: 10.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and November (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.8 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Modane, France

Average daylight in May: 14h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).