Bürchen weather in May (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What is the weather forecast for Bürchen in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Bürchen includes low temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 10°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 1°C.

Precipitation

Bürchen in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. This month is known for heavy rainfall, so don't forget your umbrella to stay dry. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 20 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 160 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 Bürchen. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bürchen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 147 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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