Vernamiège weather in May (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Is May a good time to explore Vernamiège weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Vernamiège includes low temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 12°C, cooling down at night to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Vernamiège in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 151 mm for the month. This month brings the peak rainfall of the year, with heavy showers. Be sure to have a poncho ready to manage the downpours. Past climate data indicates that roughly 19 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 230 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Vernamiège. July and August generally stand out with 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 Vernamiège climate page with graphs.

 

Vernamiège, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 151 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (7 KM, 4 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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