May · France
Best time to visit Alpe d'Huez in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Alpe d'Huez in May
Average temperature 7°C, 95 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
1.7/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 95 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Alpe d'Huez scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 95 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Alpe d'Huez is a sun-drenched Tour de France climb resort with the long Sarenne run and wide intermediate terrain. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
May in Alpe d'Huez — the hardest end of the year
Expect 7°C (45°F) in May. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 95 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 1.7/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Alpe d'Huez — 7.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Alpe d'Huez in May?
- In May, Alpe d'Huez averages 7°C, 95 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Alpe d'Huez?
- May earns a 1.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Alpe d'Huez in May?
- Expect about 95 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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