Randa weather in May (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Is May a good time to explore Randa weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In May, Randa usually has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about -0°C.

Precipitation

Randa in May falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 174 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense showers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 21 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 160 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Randa. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Randa, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 174 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (8 KM, 5 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?

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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