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Avenches weather in May (Vaud, Switzerland)

What's the typical weather in Avenches for May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Avenches generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 18°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 8°C.

Precipitation

Avenches in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 209 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.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Avenches, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 144 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 209 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 47% *  
Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (9 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 Avenches, 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.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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