Unterschächen weather in May (Uri, Switzerland)

Will it be warm or cold in Unterschächen this May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In May, Unterschächen typically experiences low temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 12°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 2°C.

Precipitation

Unterschächen in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 182 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 20 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 156 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Unterschächen. September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Unterschächen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 182 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 156 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (10 KM, 6 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

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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