Appenzell weather in May (Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland)

How does the weather in Appenzell usually fare in May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Appenzell generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 18°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Appenzell in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 187 mm for the month. Expect around 18 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 188 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Appenzell, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 187 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

Data from: St. Gallen, Switzerland (10 KM, 6 Miles).

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 Appenzell, 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

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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