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Turtmann weather in May (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Looking to travel to Turtmann in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Turtmann generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 10°C. But by evening, they drop to around 1°C.

Turtmann in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 20 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 230 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Turtmann, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 66%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 147 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
SunshineSunshine 230 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56% *  
* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (29 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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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 Turtmann 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
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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