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May is a wet month in Ayer

Climate Overview

Ayer, Switzerland in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 11.4°C (53°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 19 days this month, totalling around 154 mm.

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 9°C (48°F) at the start to 14°C (57°F) by month's end.

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 151 mm across the month.

Expect around 9.4h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 11.8h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 28th, averaging 14.4°C (58°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 4°C warmer with 7 more rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
11°C / 3°C
Feels Like
11°C / 1°C
Rain
19 days · 154 mm
Sunshine
10.5h / day
Humidity
80% — Very Humid
Wind
6 km/h
Wind Direction
ESE (107°)
Gusts
32 km/h
Daylight
15 h
Cloud Cover
71%
Clear Sky Days
0.8
UV Index
6.1 — High
Dew Point
4°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%
Snow Days
9 days · 36.7 cm
Frost Days
5 days

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Precipitation

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Daily Sunshine

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Daily Wind Speed

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:59
Daylight 15h
Sunset 20:56

What to Expect

Keep afternoons flexible as tropical showers are common — they typically clear within an hour.

Wet weather can spread across much of the day, so it is best to keep outdoor plans flexible.

1 of the last 5 yearly records were warmer than this month's long-run average.

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
-2°C / -10°C
Feels Like
-5°C / -14°C
Rain
14days (135 mm) Wet
Sun
5.9h Fair
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
2.1 Moderate
Snow Days
18days
February
Poor
Temp
2°C / -7°C
Feels Like
-1°C / -11°C
Rain
11days (90 mm) Wet
Sun
7.3h Good
Humidity
70% Muggy
UV
3.1 Moderate
Snow Days
15days
March
Poor
Temp
4°C / -4°C
Feels Like
2°C / -8°C
Rain
13days (113 mm) Wet
Sun
9h Good
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
4.6 Moderate
Snow Days
16days
April
Poor
Temp
8°C / 0°C
Feels Like
6°C / -3°C
Rain
12days (105 mm) Wet
Sun
10.8h Excellent
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
5.8 High
Snow Days
12days
May
Wet
Temp
11°C / 3°C
Feels Like
11°C / 1°C
Rain
19days (154 mm) Wet
Sun
10.5h Excellent
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
6.1 High
Snow Days
9days
June best
Good
Temp
18°C / 9°C
Feels Like
19°C / 8°C
Rain
17days (124 mm) Wet
Sun
11.6h Excellent
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
7 High
Snow Days
1days
July best
Good
Temp
21°C / 11°C
Feels Like
21°C / 10°C
Rain
15days (118 mm) Wet
Sun
12.3h Excellent
Humidity
73% Muggy
UV
7 High
August best
Excellent
Temp
21°C / 10°C
Feels Like
21°C / 10°C
Rain
13days (114 mm) Wet
Sun
11.2h Excellent
Humidity
73% Muggy
UV
6.3 High
September best
Good
Temp
16°C / 7°C
Feels Like
16°C / 5°C
Rain
13days (112 mm) Wet
Sun
9.3h Good
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
4.7 Moderate
Snow Days
4days
October
Fair
Temp
12°C / 3°C
Feels Like
10°C / 0°C
Rain
12days (112 mm) Wet
Sun
7.7h Good
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
3.3 Moderate
Snow Days
6days
November
Poor
Temp
4°C / -4°C
Feels Like
2°C / -8°C
Rain
14days (118 mm) Wet
Sun
6.3h Fair
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
2.2 Moderate
Snow Days
14days
December
Poor
Temp
0°C / -8°C
Feels Like
-4°C / -12°C
Rain
13days (142 mm) Wet
Sun
5.3h Fair
Humidity
73% Muggy
UV
1.8 Low
Snow Days
17days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January -2°C / -10°C -5°C / -14°C 14days (135 mm) Wet 5.9h Fair 71% Muggy 2.1 Moderate Poor View Details
February 2°C / -7°C -1°C / -11°C 11days (90 mm) Wet 7.3h Good 70% Muggy 3.1 Moderate Poor View Details
March 4°C / -4°C 2°C / -8°C 13days (113 mm) Wet 9h Good 72% Muggy 4.6 Moderate Poor View Details
April 8°C / 0°C 6°C / -3°C 12days (105 mm) Wet 10.8h Excellent 75% Muggy 5.8 High Poor View Details
May 11°C / 3°C 11°C / 1°C 19days (154 mm) Wet 10.5h Excellent 80% Humid 6.1 High Wet View Details
June best 18°C / 9°C 19°C / 8°C 17days (124 mm) Wet 11.6h Excellent 77% Humid 7 High Good View Details
July best 21°C / 11°C 21°C / 10°C 15days (118 mm) Wet 12.3h Excellent 73% Muggy 7 High Good View Details
August best 21°C / 10°C 21°C / 10°C 13days (114 mm) Wet 11.2h Excellent 73% Muggy 6.3 High Excellent View Details
September best 16°C / 7°C 16°C / 5°C 13days (112 mm) Wet 9.3h Good 79% Humid 4.7 Moderate Good View Details
October 12°C / 3°C 10°C / 0°C 12days (112 mm) Wet 7.7h Good 80% Humid 3.3 Moderate Fair View Details
November 4°C / -4°C 2°C / -8°C 14days (118 mm) Wet 6.3h Fair 79% Humid 2.2 Moderate Poor View Details
December 0°C / -8°C -4°C / -12°C 13days (142 mm) Wet 5.3h Fair 73% Muggy 1.8 Low Poor View Details

What to Wear

Bundle up with a warm coat, scarf, and closed-toe shoes. Thermal layers underneath give flexibility between indoors and outdoors.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Layered clothingLight jacketUmbrellaWaterproof jacketWaterproof shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically wet for visiting Ayer, with average highs of 11°C (53°F) and around 19 rainy days. Ayer, Switzerland in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 11.4°C (53°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain fa
Ayer typically sees around 19 rainy days in May with 154 mm (6.1 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Yes, nights in Ayer during May are cold, averaging 3°C (37°F). Pack warm layers and a coat for evenings.
With highs of 11°C (53°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F) in May, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
May is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Ayer. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Ayer during May is 6 (high). Wear sunscreen SPF 30+, a hat, and sunglasses. Limit direct sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Ayer gets approximately 15 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 11 hours of sunshine.
Yes, Ayer typically sees around 9 snow days in May with roughly 37 cm (14 in) of snowfall.

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