Gersau weather in May (Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland)

How does the May weather in Gersau compare to other months? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In May, Gersau typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 16°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 6°C.

Precipitation

Gersau in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 188 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With about 156 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Gersau. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gersau, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 188 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 156 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (16 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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