Altdorf weather in May (Uri, Switzerland)

How does the May weather in Altdorf compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Altdorf generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Altdorf in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 180 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 20 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 156 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Altdorf. September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Altdorf climate page with graphs.

 

Altdorf, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 180 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 68%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 156 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 45%  

Where to go in Switzerland in May

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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