Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) weather in May (Aargau, Switzerland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) during May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 17°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 6°C.

Precipitation

Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 207 mm for the month. Expect around 19 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 164 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif). June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) climate page with graphs.

 

Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif), monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 207 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 82%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 164 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

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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?

For visitors traveling to Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif), we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

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

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