Gossau weather in May (St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Gossau this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Gossau tends to experience pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Gossau in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 179 mm for the month. This month experiences about 18 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 188 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Gossau. May and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Gossau climate page with graphs.

 

Gossau, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 179 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.

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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 Gossau, 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

Camping

3/10

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