Mariastein weather in May (Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland)

What's the typical weather in Mariastein for May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Mariastein usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Mariastein in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. It's the month with the heaviest rainfall, so an umbrella is a must to navigate the wet weather. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 188 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Mariastein. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mariastein, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

Data from: Basel, Switzerland (11 KM, 7 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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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 Mariastein, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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