Sainte-Croix weather in May (Vaud, Switzerland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Sainte-Croix during May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Sainte-Croix typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 18°C, cooling down at night to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Sainte-Croix in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 159 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 209 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Sainte-Croix.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Sainte-Croix, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 159 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 209 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (34 KM, 21 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Sainte-Croix, 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

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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