Pratteln weather in May (Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland)

Curious about the May weather in Pratteln? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Pratteln generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Pratteln in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 18 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 188 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures September generally stands 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 Pratteln climate page with graphs.

 

Pratteln, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

* Data from: Basel, Switzerland (9 KM, 5 Miles).

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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 Pratteln in May?

For visitors traveling to Pratteln, 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 in May.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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