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May is a wet month in Saillon

Climate Overview

Saillon, Switzerland in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 17.7°C (64°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 20 days this month, totalling around 186 mm.

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 15°C (59°F) at the start to 21°C (69°F) by month's end.

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 184 mm across the month.

Expect around 9.5h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 11.8h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 28th, averaging 21°C (70°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 4°C warmer with 6 more rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
18°C / 9°C
Feels Like
18°C / 7°C
Rain
20 days · 186 mm
Sunshine
10.6h / day
Humidity
80% — Very Humid
Wind
6 km/h
Wind Direction
ENE (69°)
Gusts
33 km/h
Daylight
15 h
Cloud Cover
72%
Clear Sky Days
1.2
UV Index
5.9 — High
Dew Point
10°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%
Snow Days
8 days · 26.4 cm

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 06:00
Daylight 15h
Sunset 20:58

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
5°C / -5°C
Feels Like
2°C / -9°C
Rain
14days (151 mm) Wet
Sun
5.8h Fair
Humidity
74% Muggy
UV
1.9 Low
Snow Days
17days
February
Poor
Temp
8°C / -2°C
Feels Like
6°C / -5°C
Rain
12days (101 mm) Wet
Sun
7.3h Good
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
2.8 Moderate
Snow Days
14days
March
Poor
Temp
11°C / 1°C
Feels Like
9°C / -2°C
Rain
14days (123 mm) Wet
Sun
9h Good
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
4.2 Moderate
Snow Days
17days
April
Fair
Temp
14°C / 5°C
Feels Like
14°C / 3°C
Rain
14days (120 mm) Wet
Sun
10.8h Excellent
Humidity
74% Muggy
UV
5.5 High
Snow Days
11days
May
Wet
Temp
18°C / 9°C
Feels Like
18°C / 7°C
Rain
20days (186 mm) Wet
Sun
10.6h Excellent
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
5.9 High
Snow Days
8days
June best
Wet
Temp
24°C / 14°C
Feels Like
27°C / 14°C
Rain
19days (173 mm) Wet
Sun
11.8h Excellent
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
7 High
July best
Excellent
Temp
26°C / 16°C
Feels Like
29°C / 17°C
Rain
18days (181 mm) Wet
Sun
12.3h Excellent
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
7 High
August best
Excellent
Temp
26°C / 15°C
Feels Like
29°C / 16°C
Rain
15days (149 mm) Wet
Sun
11.2h Excellent
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
6.3 High
September best
Good
Temp
22°C / 12°C
Feels Like
23°C / 12°C
Rain
15days (136 mm) Wet
Sun
9.3h Good
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
4.8 Moderate
Snow Days
3days
October best
Good
Temp
18°C / 8°C
Feels Like
18°C / 6°C
Rain
13days (119 mm) Wet
Sun
7.7h Good
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
3.2 Moderate
Snow Days
6days
November
Poor
Temp
11°C / 1°C
Feels Like
9°C / -2°C
Rain
14days (132 mm) Wet
Sun
6.3h Fair
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
2 Low
Snow Days
14days
December
Poor
Temp
6°C / -4°C
Feels Like
3°C / -7°C
Rain
14days (164 mm) Wet
Sun
5.3h Fair
Humidity
74% Muggy
UV
1.6 Low
Snow Days
16days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 5°C / -5°C 2°C / -9°C 14days (151 mm) Wet 5.8h Fair 74% Muggy 1.9 Low Poor View Details
February 8°C / -2°C 6°C / -5°C 12days (101 mm) Wet 7.3h Good 75% Muggy 2.8 Moderate Poor View Details
March 11°C / 1°C 9°C / -2°C 14days (123 mm) Wet 9h Good 75% Muggy 4.2 Moderate Poor View Details
April 14°C / 5°C 14°C / 3°C 14days (120 mm) Wet 10.8h Excellent 74% Muggy 5.5 High Fair View Details
May 18°C / 9°C 18°C / 7°C 20days (186 mm) Wet 10.6h Excellent 80% Humid 5.9 High Wet View Details
June best 24°C / 14°C 27°C / 14°C 19days (173 mm) Wet 11.8h Excellent 79% Humid 7 High Wet View Details
July best 26°C / 16°C 29°C / 17°C 18days (181 mm) Wet 12.3h Excellent 77% Humid 7 High Excellent View Details
August best 26°C / 15°C 29°C / 16°C 15days (149 mm) Wet 11.2h Excellent 77% Humid 6.3 High Excellent View Details
September best 22°C / 12°C 23°C / 12°C 15days (136 mm) Wet 9.3h Good 82% Humid 4.8 Moderate Good View Details
October best 18°C / 8°C 18°C / 6°C 13days (119 mm) Wet 7.7h Good 81% Humid 3.2 Moderate Good View Details
November 11°C / 1°C 9°C / -2°C 14days (132 mm) Wet 6.3h Fair 80% Humid 2 Low Poor View Details
December 6°C / -4°C 3°C / -7°C 14days (164 mm) Wet 5.3h Fair 74% Muggy 1.6 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 Saillon, with average highs of 18°C (64°F) and around 20 rainy days. Saillon, Switzerland in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 17.7°C (64°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain
Saillon typically sees around 20 rainy days in May with 186 mm (7.3 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights in Saillon during May are cool at around 9°C (47°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 9°C (47°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 Saillon. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Saillon during May is 6 (high). Wear sunscreen SPF 30+, a hat, and sunglasses. Limit direct sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Saillon gets approximately 15 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 11 hours of sunshine.
Yes, Saillon typically sees around 8 snow days in May with roughly 26 cm (10 in) of snowfall.

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