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La Chaux-de-Fonds weather in May (Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland)

What weather conditions can you expect in La Chaux-de-Fonds this May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

During May, La Chaux-de-Fonds usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 18°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

La Chaux-de-Fonds in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 156 mm for the month. During this month, the rain comes down heavily. A poncho is essential for staying dry. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 19 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 209 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized La Chaux-de-Fonds climate page with graphs.

 

La Chaux-de-Fonds, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 156 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 209 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 47% *  
Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (33 KM, 21 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.

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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 La Chaux-de-Fonds, 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
Camping
3/10

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