Weather in May in Vaud
Considering a trip to Vaud this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Vaud, check out the map below.
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
Meanwhile, Villars-sur-Ollon enjoys close to 230 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 Vaud climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Switzerland, check out our Vaud's climate page.
Popular destinations
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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