Sachseln weather in May (Obwalden, Switzerland)

How's the weather trend in Sachseln as May approaches? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Sachseln typically includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 14°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 4°C.

Precipitation

Sachseln in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 188 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 19 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 156 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Sachseln. July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sachseln, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 188 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 156 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

* Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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