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Grenchen Weather in May

May in Grenchen typically sees daytime highs of 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows of 9°C (48°F). As the wettest month of the year, expect more rainfall than other months.

Rainfall in Grenchen in May

This is the wettest month of the year, so having an umbrella ready is a smart choice. Typically, about 18 days will experience rainfall, with an average of 149 mm (5.9 in) for the month. This is a wet month with frequent and often heavy showers. Both the number of rain days and the total rainfall are high.

Temperature in Grenchen in May

Expect highs of 19°C (66°F) in Grenchen in May, with nights dropping to around 9°C (48°F). This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. At 9°C (48°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Grenchen in May

The month enjoys around 195 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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Grenchen Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C (66°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 149 mm (5.9 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 195 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45% *  
* Data from: Bern, Switzerland (27 KM, 17 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 Grenchen in May

Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Prepare for significant rainfall with proper waterproof clothing and shoes. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Grenchen in May

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

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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