Näfels weather in May (Canton of Glarus, Switzerland)

What does the weather outlook for Näfels look like in May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Näfels generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 15°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Näfels in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 209 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 164 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Näfels. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Näfels, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 209 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 164 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif), Switzerland (25 KM, 15 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?

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

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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