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Chateau-d'Oex weather in May (Vaud, Switzerland)

How is the weather in Chateau-d'Oex in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Chateau-d'Oex generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Chateau-d'Oex in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 183 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 230 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Chateau-d'Oex. 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 Chateau-d'Oex climate page with graphs.

 

Chateau-d'Oex, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 64%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 183 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
SunshineSunshine 230 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56% *  
* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (31 KM, 19 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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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 Chateau-d'Oex 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
7/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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