Contra weather in May (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

Looking to travel to Contra in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Contra generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 7°C.

Contra in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 168 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 209 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 in May and which places have the best weather 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 Contra in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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