Ostermundigen weather in May (Switzerland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Ostermundigen this May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Ostermundigen tends to experience pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 19°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Ostermundigen in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. With this being the rainiest month, having an umbrella is essential to avoid unexpected rain. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 195 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ostermundigen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

Data from: Bern, Switzerland (3 KM, 2 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?

For visitors traveling to Ostermundigen, 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?

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

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