Dornach weather in May (Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Dornach during May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Dornach includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Dornach in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. With this being the rainiest month, having an umbrella is essential to avoid unexpected rain. Typically, you can expect about 18 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 188 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Dornach. May, 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 Dornach climate page with graphs.

 

Dornach, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 134 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

Data from: Basel, Switzerland (8 KM, 5 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.

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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 Dornach, 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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