Chamoson weather in May (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Chamoson this May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Chamoson usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 13°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 2°C.

Precipitation

Chamoson in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 173 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 19 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 230 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Chamoson. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Chamoson, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 173 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (8 KM, 5 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?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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