Fribourg weather in May (Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland)

Thinking of visiting Fribourg in May? Check the weather first! Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Fribourg includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 18°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Fribourg in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 150 mm for the month. Prepare for the wettest month with an umbrella to protect yourself from frequent rain. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 209 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Fribourg, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 150 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 209 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (15 KM, 9 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 Fribourg, 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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