Riehen weather in May (Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland)

Curious about the climate in Riehen this May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

May in Riehen generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Riehen in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Given that this is the rainiest month, it's wise to carry an umbrella to stay dry during unexpected showers. On average, there are about 18 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 188 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Riehen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

Data from: Basel, Switzerland (3 KM, 2 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 Riehen, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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