Richterswil weather in May (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

Thinking of visiting Richterswil in May? Check the weather first! Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In May, Richterswil typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 7°C.

Precipitation

Richterswil in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 172 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 18 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With around 193 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Richterswil climate page with graphs.

 

Richterswil, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 172 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 193 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

* Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in May

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Richterswil, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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