Obergesteln weather in May (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Is Obergesteln a good destination in May, weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

May in Obergesteln generally includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 7°C, cooling off to about -1°C at night.

Precipitation

Obergesteln in May usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 166 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 20 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 183 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Obergesteln, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 166 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (37 KM, 23 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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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