May · France
Best time to visit Annecy in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Annecy in May
Average temperature 15°C, 136 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.4/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 136 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Annecy scores 7.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 136 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Annecy's canal-laced old town sits at the head of one of Europe's cleanest alpine lakes.
May holds up well in Annecy — 4th best month
May averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 136 mm — wet for this destination — but about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.4/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Annecy in May?
- In May, Annecy averages 15°C, 136 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Annecy?
- May earns a 7.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Annecy in May?
- Expect about 136 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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