Lichtensteig weather in May (St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland)

How is May weather typically in Lichtensteig? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In May, Lichtensteig typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 18°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Lichtensteig in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 183 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 164 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lichtensteig climate page with graphs.

 

Lichtensteig, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 183 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 164 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif), Switzerland (23 KM, 14 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 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 Lichtensteig, 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

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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