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Gais Weather in May

May in Gais brings moderate temperatures, with daytime highs of 18°C (64°F) and nights around 8°C (46°F). It's part of the rainy season, with 178 mm (7 in) of rainfall on average, so an umbrella or poncho is a good idea.

Rainfall in Gais in May

As part of the rainy season, Gais sees around 18 days of rain in May, with an average of 178 mm (7 in). Rainfall this month is frequent and tends to be fairly heavy when it does fall. Packing waterproofs is a good idea.

Temperature in Gais in May

Daytime highs in Gais in May reach 18°C (64°F), with nights around 8°C (46°F). Temperatures can feel cooler in the morning and evening, so layering is often the best approach. Nights fall to 8°C (46°F), which is cold enough to feel it indoors too. A good thick duvet makes all the difference for a comfortable night's sleep.

Sunshine in Gais in May

With about 188 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and rainy moments, creating a pleasant environment.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the best months to visit Gais.

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Gais Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C (46°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C (64°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 178 mm (7 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
SunshineSunshine 188 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 42% *  
* Data from: St. Gallen, Switzerland (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Best Places in Switzerland in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Gais in May

For Gais in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.

What To Do in Gais in May

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

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