Gais weather in May (Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland)

How does the May weather in Gais compare to other months? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In May, Gais usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 18°C, cooling off to about 8°C at night.

Precipitation

Gais in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 178 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

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 Gais. May, July and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Gais climate page with graphs.

 

Gais, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 178 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

Data from: St. Gallen, Switzerland (9 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.

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 Gais, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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