Weather in May in Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Thinking about venturing to Appenzell Ausserrhoden this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Appenzell Ausserrhoden in May?
Appenzell Ausserrhoden is a region in Switzerland. May in Appenzell Ausserrhoden generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Appenzell. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in May, check out the map below.For specific regional insights in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Wolfhalden with an average of 163 mm to heavy rainfall in Schönengrund with 196 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 188 hours of sunlight expected in Appenzell. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Appenzell Ausserrhoden climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Appenzell Ausserrhoden?
Appenzell
In May Appenzell generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Gais
In May Gais generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Heiden
In May Heiden generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Herisau
In May Herisau generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Schönengrund
In May Schönengrund generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Appenzell Ausserrhoden?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Appenzell, May may not be the ideal time to visit Appenzell Ausserrhoden.
On average, the best time to visit Appenzell Ausserrhoden is in September with generally tolerable weather in Appenzell. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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