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Matten Weather in May

With daytime temperatures of 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows of 2°C (36°F), May in Matten brings moderate temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that May is part of the rainy season, with frequent and often heavy rainfall.

Rainfall in Matten in May

Matten is in the rainy season in May, with rain on around 20 days and an average of 199 mm (7.8 in). Rainy season showers tend to be fairly substantial. A good rain jacket or umbrella is worth having with you most days.

Temperature in Matten in May

Daytime highs in Matten in May reach 13°C (55°F), with nights around 2°C (36°F). This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. Nights fall to 2°C (36°F), which is cold enough to feel it indoors too. A good thick duvet makes all the difference for a comfortable night's sleep.

Sunshine in Matten in May

Enjoy a sunny month with about 230 hours of sunshine, even though this month falls in the wet season. There is still enough sun to enjoy the outdoors.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Matten. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Matten Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C (36°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C (55°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 66%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 199 mm (7.8 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
SunshineSunshine 230 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56% *  
* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (31 KM, 19 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 Matten in May

The weather can be unpredictable in May, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Matten 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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