Weather in May in Vaud
Planning a journey to Vaud this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Vaud in May?
Vaud is a region in Switzerland. May in Vaud generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Taveyannaz at 14°C to pleasant in Yvonand at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Yvonand and 3°C in Taveyannaz.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Yvonand with an average of 124 mm to heavy rainfall in Bex with 198 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 230 hours of sunshine in Villars-sur-Ollon. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in Vaud for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Vaud climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Vaud?
Villars-sur-Ollon
In May Villars-sur-Ollon 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.
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Lausanne
In May Lausanne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Chateau-d'Oex
In May Chateau-d'Oex generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ollon
In May Ollon 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.
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Montreux
In May Montreux 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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Vaud, in Switzerland.
Is May the best time to visit Vaud?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Vaud with often poor weather in Villars-sur-Ollon.
Generally speaking, August provides tolerable weather in Villars-sur-Ollon. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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