Burgdorf weather in May (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

How does the weather in Burgdorf usually fare in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Burgdorf includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Burgdorf in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. With this being the rainiest month, having an umbrella is essential to avoid unexpected rain. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

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

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 Burgdorf climate page with graphs.

 

Burgdorf, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

Data from: Bern, Switzerland (18 KM, 11 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 Burgdorf, 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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