Delémont weather in May (Jura, Switzerland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Delémont during May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Delémont tends to experience pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Delémont in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 18 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 188 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, 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 Delémont climate page with graphs.

 

Delémont, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 147 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

Data from: Basel, Switzerland (28 KM, 17 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 Delémont, 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

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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