The month in detail
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Annecy. Temperatures rise (19°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 38% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (8.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
May ranks 5 out of 12 months in Annecy. Compared to April: +3°C daytime, 5 pts more rainy days, +0.7h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
6 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
10°
Daylight
14.7h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 27
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Annecy is August (8.5/10), 1.2 pt higher than May.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · France
🗣️LanguageFrench
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.53°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 27°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 6°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMay · 38%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in May
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Location
Where is Annecy ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
FranceTemperate climate with a 8.5 → 0.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
45.90°N · 6.12°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Annecy?
August is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 16.0°C lows, 8.0h of sunshine and 30.0% rainy days. The months of August & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Annecy get in August?
Annecy averages 8.0 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in Annecy?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Annecy in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 16.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.
Is Annecy good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Annecy scores 1.9/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 7.9/10.
When should you avoid Annecy?
January is the most difficult month to visit Annecy, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Annecy in May?
The average UV index reaches 6 in May in Annecy (moderate), with about 14.7h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.