Cortaillod weather in May (Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland)

Is Cortaillod a good destination in May, weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, Cortaillod tends to experience pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 18°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Cortaillod in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 145 mm for the month. This is the wettest month of the year, so having an umbrella ready is a smart choice. You can typically expect 18 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 209 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cortaillod, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 145 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 209 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (16 KM, 10 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 Cortaillod, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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