Münchenstein weather in May (Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Münchenstein this May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Münchenstein usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 9°C.

Precipitation

Münchenstein in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 188 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Münchenstein, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 131 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

Data from: Basel, Switzerland (5 KM, 3 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 Münchenstein, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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