Arlesheim weather in May (Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Arlesheim during May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Arlesheim usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 20°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Arlesheim in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. Being the wettest month, having an umbrella on standby can help you avoid getting caught in the rain. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 18 days of rain.

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.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Arlesheim, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 133 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

Data from: Basel, Switzerland (7 KM, 4 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.

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?

For visitors traveling to Arlesheim, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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