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Lauenen Weather in May

Lauenen in May sees moderate daytime temperatures of 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows of 3°C (37°F). As part of the rainy season, showers are frequent and often heavy. Budget around 187 mm (7.4 in) of rainfall for the month.

Rainfall in Lauenen in May

As part of the rainy season, Lauenen sees around 20 days of rain in May, with an average of 187 mm (7.4 in). Rainy season showers tend to be fairly substantial. A good rain jacket or umbrella is worth having with you most days.

Temperature in Lauenen in May

May in Lauenen brings typical temperatures with highs around 14°C (57°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F). The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. At 3°C (37°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Lauenen in May

The month enjoys around 230 hours of sunshine. The wet weather tends to wait until afternoon or evening to arrive, leaving the first half of most days dry and sunny.

Wind Speed in Lauenen in May

Wind speeds average 2 m/s (4 knots) during May. At this speed, expect light breezes that you can feel on your face and cause leaves to rustle gently. Since this is an average, some days are calmer with barely any wind while others have more noticeable gentle breezes.

May in Lauenen 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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Lauenen Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C (37°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C (57°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 187 mm (7.4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 2 m/s (4 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 230 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56% *  
* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Best Places in Switzerland in May

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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 Lauenen in May

Pack for changing conditions in Lauenen 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! You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Lauenen in May

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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