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L'Etivaz Weather in May

L'Etivaz in May sees moderate temperatures, with highs around 15°C (59°F) and overnight lows of 4°C (39°F). With the rainy season in full effect, expect around 185 mm (7.3 in) of rainfall and regular showers throughout the month.

Rainfall in L'Etivaz in May

L'Etivaz is in the rainy season in May, with rain on around 19 days and an average of 185 mm (7.3 in). Rainy season showers tend to be fairly substantial. A good rain jacket or umbrella is worth having with you most days.

Temperature in L'Etivaz in May

L'Etivaz in May gets highs of 15°C (59°F) during the day and drops to 4°C (39°F) at night. The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. Nights drop to 4°C (39°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in L'Etivaz in May

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 230 hours of sunshine. Despite being the rainy season, it could still be a nice time to visit. Rain often arrives later in the day, keeping most of the days sunny.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. July and August typically offer the best weather for L'Etivaz.

L'Etivaz Temperature in May

Min Temperature
4°C (39°F)
Max Temperature
15°C (59°F)
Chance of Rain
64%
Precipitation
185 mm (7.3 in)
Rainy days
19 days
Humidity
62% *
Sunshine
230 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
56% *
* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (27 KM, 16 Miles).

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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 L'Etivaz in May

Pack for changing conditions in L'Etivaz in May. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in L'Etivaz 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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