Weather in May in Canton of Fribourg
Are you planning a trip a to Canton of Fribourg in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Canton of Fribourg in May?
Canton of Fribourg is a region in Switzerland. May in Canton of Fribourg generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from mild in Jaun at 16°C to pleasant in Murten at 19°C. At night it cools down to 8°C in Murten and 5°C in Jaun.For a closer look at conditions across Canton of Fribourg, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Estavayer-le-Lac with an average of 135 mm to heavy rainfall in Jaun with 181 mm. Fribourg experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Fribourg enjoys close to 209 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Canton of Fribourg climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Canton of Fribourg?
Fribourg
In May Fribourg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Murten
In May Murten generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Le Pâquier
In May Le Pâquier generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Gruyères
In May Gruyères generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Albeuve
In May Albeuve generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Canton of Fribourg?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Canton of Fribourg with overall tolerable weather in Fribourg. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Canton of Fribourg is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Fribourg. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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