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Schmerikon Weather in May

May in Schmerikon brings moderate temperatures, with highs of 17°C (63°F) and nights dropping to 7°C (45°F). The rainy season is in full swing this month, so frequent downpours are part of the picture.

Rainfall in Schmerikon in May

As part of the rainy season, Schmerikon sees around 18 days of rain in May, with an average of 188 mm (7.4 in). Rainfall this month is frequent and tends to be fairly heavy when it does fall. Packing waterproofs is a good idea.

Temperature in Schmerikon in May

May in Schmerikon sees highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) overnight. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. Nights drop to 7°C (45°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Schmerikon in May

With about 164 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and rainy moments, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Schmerikon. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Schmerikon Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C (45°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C (63°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 188 mm (7.4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 164 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif), Switzerland (30 KM, 19 Miles).

Best Places in Switzerland in May

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Schmerikon in May

For Schmerikon in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.

What To Do in Schmerikon in May

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

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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