St. Gallen weather in May (St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland)
Curious about the climate in St. Gallen this May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.
Temperatures
Typically, May in St. Gallen includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 18°C. At night, it falls to around 9°C.
Precipitation
St. Gallen in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 171 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.Average sunshine
The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 188 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit St. Gallen. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
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St. Gallen, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
9°C
Max Temperature
18°C
Chance of Rain
60%
Precipitation
171 mm
Rainy days
18 days
Humidity
71%
Sunshine
188 hours
Percentage Sunshine
42%
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.
perfect weather
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tolerable
unpleasant
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So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to St. Gallen, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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