Visp weather in May (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Will it be warm or cold in Visp this May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Visp includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 10°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 1°C.

Precipitation

Visp in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 152 mm for the month. With the year's heaviest rain occurring this month, it's best to be equipped with a poncho to handle the frequent downpours. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 160 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Visp. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, 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 Visp climate page with graphs.

 

Visp, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 152 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (31 KM, 19 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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