Buochs weather in May (Nidwalden, Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Buochs during May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Buochs generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Buochs in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 187 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 156 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Buochs. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Buochs, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 187 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 156 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

* Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in May

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in May and which places have the best weather 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 Buochs in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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