Contra weather in May (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

How does the May weather in Contra compare to other months? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Contra includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 17°C. At night, it falls to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Contra in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 168 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 19 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 209 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.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Contra, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 168 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 209 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

* Data from: Locarno, Switzerland (4 KM, 2 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?

For visitors traveling to Contra, 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

7/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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