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Morteau Weather in May

Morteau in May

The short of it: Morteau in May averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain and about 15 h 3 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 6° · rain 106 mm · daylight 15 h 3 min

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

May in Morteau brings afternoons near 16° and nights around 6°, with about 106 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 16°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 3 min in mid-May, 90 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Morteau runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Le Locle, 11 km to the E, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Morteau, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 21 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 3 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Le LocleNeuchâtel11 km E15°5°110 mm
La Chaux-de-FondsNeuchâtel17 km ENE15°5°111 mm
NeuchâtelNeuchâtel26 km ESE19°9°90 mm
PontarlierBourgogne-Franche-Comté26 km SW16°6°110 mm
Yverdon-les-BainsVaud31 km S19°9°101 mm
PayerneVaud36 km SE19°9°93 mm
ValentigneyBourgogne-Franche-Comté48 km NNE20°8°88 mm
Villars-sur-GlâneFribourg49 km SE19°8°106 mm

The Almanac · Morteau 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 16°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Morteau by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-4°101 mm11 km/h8 h 54 min✦
February3°-4°91 mm11 km/h10 h 13 min✦
March8°-1°91 mm11 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April12°2°85 mm10 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦
May16°6°106 mm10 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦
June20°9°105 mm9 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦
July22°11°108 mm9 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦
August22°11°103 mm9 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
September17°8°108 mm9 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October13°5°112 mm9 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦
November7°0°110 mm10 km/h9 h 16 min✦
December3°-2°127 mm12 km/h8 h 31 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Morteau in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Morteau in May?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 16°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Morteau?

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

How long are the days in Morteau in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 3 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 31 min in December to 15 h 53 min in June.

Does it snow in Morteau in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Morteau in May?

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

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