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Susten Weather in May

Susten in May sees low temperatures, with highs around 11°C (52°F) and overnight lows of 1°C (34°F). Rainfall is fairly high at around 151 mm (5.9 in) on average, so pack waterproofs just in case.

Rainfall in Susten in May

On average, there are about 20 days with rain during this month, averaging 151 mm (5.9 in). 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 Susten in May

May in Susten brings low temperatures, with highs of 11°C (52°F) and nights around 1°C (34°F). Temperatures remain on the cold side all day. A proper warm jacket is worth having, not just for evenings. Nights drop to 1°C (34°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Susten in May

The city usually sees around 230 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days despite the cool temperatures, making it a good month for sightseeing.

May in Susten has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Susten Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C (34°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C (52°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 66%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 151 mm (5.9 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
SunshineSunshine 230 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56% *  
* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (25 KM, 15 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 Susten in May

The weather can be unpredictable in May, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Susten 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
Outdoor sports
5/10

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