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Weather in May in St.Gallen Canton

Planning a trip to St.Gallen Canton this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What is the weather like in St.Gallen Canton in May?

St.Gallen Canton is a region in Switzerland. May in St.Gallen Canton generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Bad Ragaz at 15°C and pleasant in Wil at 19°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Wil and 4°C in Bad Ragaz.

For specific regional insights in St.Gallen Canton, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Wil with an average of 148 mm to heavy rainfall in Unterterzen with 217 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Bad Ragaz usually sees around 162 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our St.Gallen Canton climate page.

Where to go in St.Gallen Canton in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the St.Gallen Canton on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Switzerland, check out our St.Gallen Canton's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in St.Gallen Canton?

Bad Ragaz

In May Bad Ragaz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bad Ragaz
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
10°C 
-1°C 
142 hours 
142 mm 
18 days 
poor 
May May
15°C 
4°C 
162 hours 
196 mm 
19 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
18°C 
7°C 
171 hours 
235 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Bad Ragaz

Amden

In May Amden generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Amden
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
11°C 
1°C 
163 hours 
147 mm 
18 days 
poor 
May May
16°C 
5°C 
164 hours 
209 mm 
19 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
19°C 
9°C 
160 hours 
259 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Amden

Unterwasser

In May Unterwasser 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 poor that month.

Unterwasser
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
12°C 
1°C 
163 hours 
146 mm 
17 days 
poor 
May May
16°C 
6°C 
164 hours 
210 mm 
19 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
9°C 
160 hours 
260 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Unterwasser

Wildhaus

In May Wildhaus 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 poor that month.

Wildhaus
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
12°C 
1°C 
163 hours 
144 mm 
17 days 
poor 
May May
17°C 
6°C 
164 hours 
207 mm 
19 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
9°C 
160 hours 
253 mm 
18 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Wildhaus

Sevelen

In May Sevelen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Sevelen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
11°C 
1°C 
142 hours 
140 mm 
17 days 
poor 
May May
16°C 
5°C 
162 hours 
196 mm 
19 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
19°C 
8°C 
171 hours 
235 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Sevelen

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in St.Gallen Canton, in Switzerland.

Is May the best time to visit St.Gallen Canton?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Bad Ragaz, May may not be the ideal time to visit St.Gallen Canton.

On average, the best time to visit St.Gallen Canton is in July, August and September with generally unpleasant weather in Bad Ragaz.

Interested in more climate information?

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