Biel weather in May (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Biel this May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

May in Biel generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 19°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 9°C.

Precipitation

Biel in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. With this being the rainiest month, having an umbrella is essential to avoid unexpected rain. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 195 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Biel.

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

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

 

Biel, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 144 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

Data from: Bern, Switzerland (25 KM, 15 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 Biel, 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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