Sankt Niklaus weather in May (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Sankt Niklaus this May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Sankt Niklaus includes low temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 9°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 0°C.

Precipitation

Sankt Niklaus in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 160 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 160 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Sankt Niklaus. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sankt Niklaus, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 160 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (17 KM, 10 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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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