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Šveicarija Weather in May

Šveicarija in May

The short of it: Šveicarija in May averages a high of 19 °C (66 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 16 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 7° · rain 50 mm · daylight 16 h 7 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & June

May in Šveicarija brings afternoons near 19° and nights around 7°, with about 50 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 19°, with nights near 7°. Rain is modest, about 50 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 7 min in mid-May, 125 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and June.

Against its neighbours, Šveicarija runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Jonava, 4 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

May in Šveicarija, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 16 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 7 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JonavaKaunas4 km N19°7°50 mm
RamučiaiKaunas19 km SW19°7°47 mm
DomeikavaKaunas24 km WSW19°7°46 mm
Dainava (Kaunas)Kaunas24 km SW19°7°47 mm
KaišiadorysKaunas24 km SSE19°6°52 mm
EiguliaiKaunas25 km WSW19°7°46 mm
SargėnaiKaunas27 km WSW19°7°46 mm
ŠilainiaiKaunas28 km WSW19°7°46 mm

The Almanac · Šveicarija Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 19°, with nights near 7°. Rain is modest, about 50 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Šveicarija by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-6°36 mm14 km/h7 h 44 min✦✦
February0°-6°29 mm14 km/h9 h 35 min✦✦
March5°-3°34 mm13 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
April13°2°34 mm13 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
May19°7°50 mm11 km/h16 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
June22°10°62 mm11 km/h17 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°77 mm10 km/h16 h 50 min✦✦✦
August23°12°73 mm9 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦✦
September18°8°44 mm10 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°4°47 mm12 km/h10 h 20 min✦✦✦
November5°1°44 mm15 km/h8 h 16 min✦✦✦
December1°-3°41 mm14 km/h7 h 11 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Šveicarija in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Šveicarija in May?

Days average 19 °C (66 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 19°, with nights near 7°. Rain is modest, about 50 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Šveicarija?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and June.

How long are the days in Šveicarija in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 7 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 11 min in December to 17 h 21 min in June.

Does it snow in Šveicarija in May?

Hardly — May nights average 7 °C (44 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Šveicarija in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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