Bolligen weather in May (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Bolligen in May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Bolligen generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Bolligen in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Typically, you can expect about 18 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 195 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days 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 Bolligen climate page with graphs.

 

Bolligen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

Data from: Bern, Switzerland (5 KM, 3 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 Bolligen, 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

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