Quarten Weather in May

May in Quarten brings moderate temperatures, with highs of 15°C (59°F) and nights dropping to 5°C (41°F). The rainy season is in full swing this month, so frequent downpours are part of the picture.

Rainfall in Quarten in May

As part of the rainy season, Quarten sees around 19 days of rain in May, with an average of 216 mm (8.5 in). Rainy season showers tend to be fairly substantial. A good rain jacket or umbrella is worth having with you most days.

Temperature in Quarten in May

Quarten in May gets highs of 15°C (59°F) during the day and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. At 5°C (41°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Quarten in May

The city usually sees around 164 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period (despite it being part of rainy season).

Wind Speed in Quarten in May

May has wind speeds averaging 5 m/s (10 knots). You can expect gentle to moderate winds that move small trees and make flags wave steadily on typical days. Conditions typically range from light breezes to moderate winds.

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Quarten Temperature in May

Min Temperature 5°C (41°F)  

Max Temperature 15°C (59°F)  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 216 mm (8.5 in)  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 5 m/s (10 knots) *  

Sunshine 164 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif), Switzerland (14 KM, 9 Miles).

What to Wear in Quarten in May

Pack for changing conditions in Quarten in May. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Quarten in May

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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