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Châtel-Guyon Weather in May

Châtel-Guyon in May

The short of it: Châtel-Guyon in May averages a high of 19 °C (66 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 14 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 8° · rain 77 mm · daylight 14 h 55 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Châtel-Guyon an average May high of 19°, a low of 8° and some 77 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 19°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 77 mm.

The sun is up for about 14 h 55 min in mid-May, 87 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Châtel-Guyon runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Mozac, 4 km to the SE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Châtel-Guyon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus April
3° warmer, 29 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 55 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MozacAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes4 km SE20°9°74 mm
RiomAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes5 km SE20°9°74 mm
VolvicAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes6 km SSW18°7°80 mm
BlanzatAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes10 km S19°8°76 mm
CébazatAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes11 km SSE20°9°75 mm
GerzatAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes12 km SSE21°9°75 mm
AulnatAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes16 km SSE21°9°74 mm
Clermont-FerrandAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes16 km S20°9°76 mm

The Almanac · Châtel-Guyon Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 19°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 77 mm.

Climate of Châtel-Guyon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°0°41 mm11 km/h9 h 2 min✦✦✦
February8°-1°31 mm12 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦✦
March13°2°32 mm12 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
April15°4°48 mm12 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦✦
May19°8°77 mm11 km/h14 h 55 min✦✦✦
June23°11°68 mm10 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
July25°13°57 mm10 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
August25°13°71 mm9 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦
September21°9°65 mm9 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
October17°7°59 mm10 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
November11°3°53 mm10 km/h9 h 23 min✦✦✦
December8°1°44 mm12 km/h8 h 40 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Châtel-Guyon in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Châtel-Guyon in May?

Days average 19 °C (66 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 19°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 77 mm.

Is May a good time to visit Châtel-Guyon?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Châtel-Guyon in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 55 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 40 min in December to 15 h 43 min in June.

Does it snow in Châtel-Guyon in May?

Hardly — May nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Châtel-Guyon in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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