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Simplon Dorf weather in May (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

How is the weather in Simplon Dorf in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Simplon Dorf typically experiences low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 11°C. But by evening, they drop to around 1°C.

Simplon Dorf in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 191 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 20 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 160 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Simplon Dorf, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 66%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 191 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 67% *  
SunshineSunshine 160 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56% *  
* Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (30 KM, 18 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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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 Simplon Dorf 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
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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