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Rumilly Weather in May

Rumilly in May

The short of it: Rumilly in May averages a high of 21 °C (69 °F) and a low of 9 °C (49 °F), with 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain and about 14 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 21° · low 9° · rain 84 mm · daylight 14 h 55 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: August & April

Thirty years of records give Rumilly an average May high of 21°, a low of 9° and some 84 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 21°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 55 min in mid-May, 86 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and April.

Against its neighbours, Rumilly runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Seynod, 11 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Rumilly, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 19 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 55 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SeynodAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes11 km ENE21°9°82 mm
Cran-GevrierAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes13 km ENE21°9°82 mm
AnnecyAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes15 km ENE20°9°81 mm
Annecy-le-VieuxAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes17 km ENE20°9°81 mm
Aix-les-BainsAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes19 km S22°11°88 mm
Bellegarde-sur-ValserineAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes29 km NNW20°9°90 mm
La Motte-ServolexAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes30 km SSW21°10°91 mm
ChambéryAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes33 km S22°10°89 mm

The Almanac · Rumilly 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 21°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Rumilly by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°-1°80 mm9 km/h9 h 2 min✦
February8°-1°69 mm9 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦
March13°2°71 mm10 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
April17°6°65 mm10 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
May21°9°84 mm9 km/h14 h 55 min✦✦✦
June25°13°79 mm9 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦
July27°14°73 mm8 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦
August27°14°63 mm8 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
September21°10°95 mm8 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October16°7°103 mm8 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦
November10°3°97 mm9 km/h9 h 23 min✦✦
December6°0°94 mm9 km/h8 h 41 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rumilly in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rumilly in May?

Days average 21 °C (69 °F) and nights 9 °C (49 °F), with about 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 21°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Rumilly?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are August and April.

How long are the days in Rumilly in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 55 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 41 min in December to 15 h 43 min in June.

Does it snow in Rumilly in May?

Hardly — May nights average 9 °C (49 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rumilly in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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