Montana weather in May (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Is May a good time to explore Montana weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Montana usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 12°C, cooling off to about 1°C at night.

Precipitation

Montana in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 156 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 19 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 230 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Montana. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Montana, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 156 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (14 KM, 9 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Montana.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Switzerland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Switzerland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.