Erlach weather in May (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Erlach in May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Erlach typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 19°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Erlach in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 209 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright 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, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Erlach, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 144 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 209 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (27 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.

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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 Erlach, 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

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