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Susten weather in May (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What does the weather outlook for Susten look like in May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Susten includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 11°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Susten in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 151 mm for the month. Expect around 20 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 230 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Susten, monthly averages in May

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

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.

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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 and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

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.

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

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