Axalp weather in May (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Is May a good time to explore Axalp weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In May, Axalp tends to experience low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 12°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 2°C.

Precipitation

Axalp in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 196 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 20 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 183 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Axalp. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Axalp, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 196 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (13 KM, 8 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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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