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Jaun Weather in May

May in Jaun brings moderate temperatures around 16°C (61°F) during the day, dropping to 5°C (41°F) at night, and as part of the rainy season, heavy rainfall is common.

Rainfall in Jaun in May

As part of the rainy season, Jaun sees around 19 days of rain in May, with an average of 181 mm (7.1 in). With rain on many days and solid totals, showers are frequent and often moderately heavy. Waterproof gear is a sensible idea.

Temperature in Jaun in May

May in Jaun brings typical temperatures with highs around 16°C (61°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F). The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. With lows around 5°C (41°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Jaun in May

There are approximately 209 hours of sunshine this month, despite being the rainy season. Rain often arrives in the late afternoon or evening, keeping mornings and early afternoons sunny. Even during the wet season, it could still be a nice time to visit.

May in Jaun has its charm. However, if you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations in the world.

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Jaun Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C (41°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C (61°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 64%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 181 mm (7.1 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 209 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 47% *  
* Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (33 KM, 20 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 Jaun in May

The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in May, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Jaun in May

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

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