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Ascona weather in May (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

What does the weather outlook for Ascona look like in May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Ascona generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 18°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 8°C.

Precipitation

Ascona in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 173 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 211 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Ascona climate page with graphs.

 

Ascona, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 173 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 211 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 47% *  

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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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 Ascona, 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
7/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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