Temperatures in May
It's cool to moderate in May in Le Contour with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 9°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 8°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Le Contour 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 Le Contour with cool temperatures, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights close to 5°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 15°C, with nights close to 6°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Le Contour will be around 18°C, with nights close to 8°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 131 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. Of the total precipitation, about 5,6 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 51% per day. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher, others lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Le Contour. 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.
Le Contour in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
15°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
18°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
9°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
131 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
16 days | 8 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
5,6 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
2 days | 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 Le Contour?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Le Contour. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Le Contour in May
With 28°C, Le Contour hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -1°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -4°C to a high of 15°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Le Contour
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Le Contour, 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 Le Contour
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Le Contour, 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 16 days of rain in Le Contour.
Daily Snowfall in May in Le Contour
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in Le Contour, 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 Le Contour
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Le Contour, 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 Le Contour Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Le Contour, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Le Contour Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Le Contour, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in May in Le Contour per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in May in Le Contour, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in May for Le Contour
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Average Weather in Le Contour by Month
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