Gruyères weather in May (Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland)

What is the weather forecast for Gruyères in May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Gruyères typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Gruyères in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 168 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 19 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 209 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gruyères, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 168 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 209 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (27 KM, 17 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 Gruyères, 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

7/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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