Temperatures in May
It's pleasantly warm in May in Orcières Merlette with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 11°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Orcières Merlette in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Orcières Merlette with mild temperatures, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights close to 8°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 21°C, with nights close to 8°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Orcières Merlette will be around 23°C, with nights close to 11°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 50 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,7 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 29% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Orcières Merlette. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Orcières Merlette in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
21°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
25°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
16°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
50 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 8 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
0,7 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 0 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Orcières Merlette?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Orcières Merlette. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Orcières Merlette in May
With 37°C, Orcières Merlette hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -2°C to a high of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Orcières Merlette
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Orcières Merlette, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Orcières Merlette
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Orcières Merlette, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Orcières Merlette.
Daily Snowfall in May in Orcières Merlette
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in Orcières Merlette, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in May.
Daily UV Index in May in Orcières Merlette
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Orcières Merlette, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Orcières Merlette Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Orcières Merlette, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Orcières Merlette Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Orcières Merlette, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in May in Orcières Merlette per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in May in Orcières Merlette, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in May for Orcières Merlette
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