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May is a wet month in Uttigen

Climate Overview

Uttigen, Switzerland in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 17°C (63°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 19 days this month, totalling around 184 mm.

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 15°C (58°F) at the start to 19°C (66°F) by month's end.

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 183 mm across the month.

Expect around 9.2h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 11.7h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 28th, averaging 19.3°C (67°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 3°C warmer with 5 more rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
17°C / 7°C
Feels Like
17°C / 6°C
Rain
19 days · 184 mm
Sunshine
10.3h / day
Humidity
79% — Humid
Wind
9 km/h
Wind Direction
N (11°)
Gusts
33 km/h
Daylight
15.1 h
Cloud Cover
67%
Clear Sky Days
2.6
UV Index
5.5 — High
Dew Point
9°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%
Snow Days
6 days · 6.9 cm

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

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Daily Sunshine

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:57
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 / -4°C
Feels Like
2°C / -8°C
Rain
14days (127 mm) Wet
Sun
5.4h Fair
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
1.6 Low
Snow Days
16days
February
Poor
Temp
8°C / -2°C
Feels Like
5°C / -6°C
Rain
12days (92 mm) Wet
Sun
6.8h Fair
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
2.4 Moderate
Snow Days
12days
March
Poor
Temp
10°C / 0°C
Feels Like
8°C / -3°C
Rain
14days (107 mm) Wet
Sun
8.5h Good
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
3.5 Moderate
Snow Days
14days
April
Fair
Temp
14°C / 3°C
Feels Like
13°C / 0°C
Rain
14days (118 mm) Wet
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
4.9 Moderate
Snow Days
9days
May
Wet
Temp
17°C / 7°C
Feels Like
17°C / 6°C
Rain
19days (184 mm) Wet
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
5.5 High
Snow Days
6days
June best
Wet
Temp
22°C / 12°C
Feels Like
24°C / 12°C
Rain
17days (183 mm) Wet
Sun
11.7h Excellent
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
6.7 High
July best
Excellent
Temp
24°C / 14°C
Feels Like
25°C / 15°C
Rain
16days (189 mm) Wet
Sun
12h Excellent
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
6.5 High
August best
Excellent
Temp
24°C / 14°C
Feels Like
26°C / 15°C
Rain
14days (158 mm) Wet
Sun
11h Excellent
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
5.9 High
September best
Excellent
Temp
20°C / 11°C
Feels Like
20°C / 10°C
Rain
14days (140 mm) Wet
Sun
9h Good
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
4.3 Moderate
Snow Days
2days
October best
Good
Temp
16°C / 7°C
Feels Like
15°C / 5°C
Rain
12days (110 mm) Wet
Sun
7.5h Good
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
3 Moderate
Snow Days
3days
November
Poor
Temp
10°C / 1°C
Feels Like
8°C / -2°C
Rain
14days (121 mm) Wet
Sun
5.9h Fair
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
1.8 Low
Snow Days
11days
December
Poor
Temp
6°C / -2°C
Feels Like
4°C / -6°C
Rain
14days (133 mm) Wet
Sun
4.9h Fair
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
1.4 Low
Snow Days
15days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 5°C / -4°C 2°C / -8°C 14days (127 mm) Wet 5.4h Fair 80% Humid 1.6 Low Poor View Details
February 8°C / -2°C 5°C / -6°C 12days (92 mm) Wet 6.8h Fair 77% Humid 2.4 Moderate Poor View Details
March 10°C / 0°C 8°C / -3°C 14days (107 mm) Wet 8.5h Good 76% Humid 3.5 Moderate Poor View Details
April 14°C / 3°C 13°C / 0°C 14days (118 mm) Wet 10.4h Excellent 76% Humid 4.9 Moderate Fair View Details
May 17°C / 7°C 17°C / 6°C 19days (184 mm) Wet 10.3h Excellent 79% Humid 5.5 High Wet View Details
June best 22°C / 12°C 24°C / 12°C 17days (183 mm) Wet 11.7h Excellent 78% Humid 6.7 High Wet View Details
July best 24°C / 14°C 25°C / 15°C 16days (189 mm) Wet 12h Excellent 77% Humid 6.5 High Excellent View Details
August best 24°C / 14°C 26°C / 15°C 14days (158 mm) Wet 11h Excellent 78% Humid 5.9 High Excellent View Details
September best 20°C / 11°C 20°C / 10°C 14days (140 mm) Wet 9h Good 82% Humid 4.3 Moderate Excellent View Details
October best 16°C / 7°C 15°C / 5°C 12days (110 mm) Wet 7.5h Good 82% Humid 3 Moderate Good View Details
November 10°C / 1°C 8°C / -2°C 14days (121 mm) Wet 5.9h Fair 84% Humid 1.8 Low Poor View Details
December 6°C / -2°C 4°C / -6°C 14days (133 mm) Wet 4.9h Fair 83% Humid 1.4 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 Uttigen, with average highs of 17°C (63°F) and around 19 rainy days. Uttigen, Switzerland in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 17°C (63°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain f
Uttigen typically sees around 19 rainy days in May with 184 mm (7.2 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights in Uttigen during May are cool at around 7°C (45°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 7°C (45°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 Uttigen. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Uttigen during May is 6 (high). Wear sunscreen SPF 30+, a hat, and sunglasses. Limit direct sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Uttigen gets approximately 15 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 10 hours of sunshine.
Yes, Uttigen typically sees around 6 snow days in May with roughly 7 cm (3 in) of snowfall.

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