Amden weather in May (St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Amden during May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Amden generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Amden in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 209 mm for the month. Typically around 19 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 164 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Amden. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Amden, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 209 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 164 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif), Switzerland (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in May

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in May and which places have the best weather 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 Amden in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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