Sankt Stephan weather in May (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Looking to travel to Sankt Stephan in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Sankt Stephan generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 14°C, while night temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Sankt Stephan in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 197 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 20 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 230 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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

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

 

Sankt Stephan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 197 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (32 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in May

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in May and which places have the best weather 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 Sankt Stephan in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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