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Sarnen weather in May (Obwalden, Switzerland)

How's the weather trend in Sarnen as May approaches? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Sarnen generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 5°C.

Precipitation

Sarnen in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 190 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 156 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Sarnen. July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, 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 Sarnen climate page with graphs.

 

Sarnen, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 190 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 156 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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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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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