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Heiden Weather in May

May in Heiden brings pleasant temperatures around 18°C (64°F) during the day, dropping to 9°C (48°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 163 mm (6.4 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Heiden in May

On average, there are about 18 days with rain during this month, averaging 163 mm (6.4 in). Rain falls regularly this month and can be quite heavy when it does. Showers can be substantial, so waterproof gear is a good idea.

Temperature in Heiden in May

May in Heiden brings pleasant temperatures, with highs of 18°C (64°F) and nights around 9°C (48°F). This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. With lows around 9°C (48°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Heiden in May

The city usually sees around 188 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For Heiden itself, July and August generally stand out with 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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Heiden Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C (64°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 163 mm (6.4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
SunshineSunshine 188 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 42% *  
* Data from: St. Gallen, Switzerland (11 KM, 7 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 Heiden 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. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.

What To Do in Heiden in May

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

Swimming
6/10
Camping
3/10

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