Brissago weather in May (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

How does the May weather in Brissago compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Brissago includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 18°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Brissago in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 182 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 211 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 July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Brissago, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 182 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 211 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

* Data from: Lucarno, Switzerland (7 KM, 4 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Brissago, 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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