Riva San Vitale weather in May (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

What does the weather outlook for Riva San Vitale look like in May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Riva San Vitale includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 21°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Riva San Vitale in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 159 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 211 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Riva San Vitale, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 159 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 211 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Como, Italy (14 KM, 8 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 Riva San Vitale, 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

7/10

Camping

6/10

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