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Selma Weather in May

May in Selma brings moderate temperatures, with daytime highs of 15°C (59°F) and nights around 5°C (41°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 153 mm (6 in), so pack an umbrella.

Rainfall in Selma in May

Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 19 days with rain, averaging 153 mm (6 in) for the month. This is a wet month with frequent and often heavy showers. Both the number of rain days and the total rainfall are high.

Temperature in Selma in May

May in Selma brings moderate temperatures, with highs of 15°C (59°F) and nights around 5°C (41°F). Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. Nights fall to 5°C (41°F), which is cold enough to feel it indoors too. A good thick duvet makes all the difference for a comfortable night's sleep.

Sunshine in Selma in May

Enjoy a sunny month with about 209 hours of sunshine, making it one of the brighter months of the year despite the cool conditions.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. July and August typically offer the best weather for Selma.

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Selma Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C (41°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C (59°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 153 mm (6 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
SunshineSunshine 209 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 51% *  
* Data from: Locarno, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Best Places in Switzerland in May

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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 (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 Selma in May

The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in May, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Selma in May

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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