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

How's the weather trend in Chateau-d'Oex as May approaches? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Chateau-d'Oex includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 15°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Chateau-d'Oex in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 183 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 19 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 230 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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 Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 183 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

7/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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