Saclentse weather in May (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What should you pack for a trip to Saclentse in May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Saclentse includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 12°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 1°C.

Precipitation

Saclentse in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 159 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 20 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 230 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, May may not be the ideal month to visit Saclentse. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saclentse, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 159 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (4 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?

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

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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