Elm weather in May (Canton of Glarus, Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Elm during May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Elm generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 13°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C.

Elm in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 198 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 20 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 147 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Elm, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 198 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 147 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 40% *  

* Data from: Disentis, Switzerland (34 KM, 21 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 Elm in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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