Evolène weather in May (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Evolène this May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Evolène includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 9°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -0°C.

Precipitation

Evolène in May usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. The month brings the most rain, so be prepared with an umbrella for the occasional shower. Historically, approximately 20 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 230 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Evolène. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, 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 Evolène climate page with graphs.

 

Evolène, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 138 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (17 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.

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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